March 5, 1945 -- May 22, 2008

Age: 63

Residence: Greeley

Tribute: Joseph "Doc" Cannone was born to Julie and Joseph Cannone in Bridgeport, Conn. The family moved to Colorado in 1949. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his master's degree from the Colorado School of Mines.

Mr. Cannone taught biology for 31 years at Roosevelt High School in Johnstown. He retired from teaching in 2001. He touched many lives.

Mr. Cannone was a master teacher, woodworker and street rod builder. His love for street rods was preceded only by his love for God, family, his dogs and his country.

He died of complications of multiple myeloma Thursday, May 22, at North Colorado Medical Center.

Survivors: His wife, and soul mate, Connie; two daughters, Leigh Ann Cassell and husband Bill of Missouri and Laura Cannone of Castle Rock; his stepson, Richard Nehrboss and wife Ruth of Virginia; a brother, Anthony Cannone and his wife Marsella of New Mexico; two sisters, Corrine Giacobbi and husband Gary of Pennsylvania, and Lisa Smith and husband Rick of Colorado Springs; nine grandchildren, one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: His parents.

Services: An informal gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Assembly of God Church, 3000 16th St., Greeley. Visitors are asked to bring their street rod and wear their favorite street rod shirt. According to several ColoRODans who attended, it was a car show tribute for a car loving guy.

Notes: Donations may be made to the Joe Cannone Scholarship Fund in care of Weld Schools Credit Union, 2555 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.