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Obituary : John F. Kanick III |
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Kanick, John F. III BINGHAMTON, N.Y. John F. Kanick III, 61, passed away on
April 12, 2009, at Weill-Cornell Hospital in New York City after a courageous
battle with congestive heart failure. John is survived by his mother, Marjorie
L. Kanick of Binghamton, N.Y.; one son, Todd Kanick and his wife Amanda of
Endicott; his granddaughter, McKenzie; and his daughter, Jessica Kanick of
Binghamton. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon and husband Emil Schappert
of Stroudsburg, Pa.; brother, Thomas and wife Janet Kanick of Chenango Bridge,
N.Y.; and by his sister, Laurie and her husband Timothy Jacobson of Niskayuna,
N.Y. Nieces and nephews include David Schappert of Stroudsburg, Pa., Sara and
Doug Ferguson of Stroudsburg, Pa., Michael and Elizabeth Kanick of Arlington,
Virginia, and Ryan and Lauren Kanick of Binghamton, N.Y. He is also survived by
great-nieces, Cate and Sophia Ferguson, and great-nephew, Gabriel Ferguson, and
by many devoted friends and acquaintances. He is also survived by his longtime
companion and soul mate, Debra Launt, and her sons, Brandon, Joshua (Ami) and
grandchildren, Jonah, and Dinah. John graduated from Binghamton North High
School and Broome Community College. He also served in the United States Air
Force. John was an insurance broker, employed for many years by Liberty Mutual,
and later, president of Hahn Insurance, Inc. John's innate love of music led him
to become a part-time DJ at WAAL in Binghamton, N.Y. during the 80s. All who
knew him will miss John's special sense of humor, as well as his compassion. He
touched many lives, and made a difference in the world during his stay with us.
John's energy and intelligence shone brightly, and he had the ability to make
each person that he encountered feel special. Visitation followed by a memorial
service will be held at Chase Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Binghamton,
N.Y. on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Those wishing may make a
contribution in John's memory to SPEAK Animal Hospital, 351 Flint Road,
Binghamton, NY 13905.
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