Sebastian J. Cannata, a 57 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Genesis Wakefield Care & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Wakefield following an extended illness. He was 87 years old.
Sebastian was born in Messina, Italy on October 14, 1927, a son of the late Orazio and Mary Cannata. He grew up in Roxbury where he attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston English High School. Sebastian enlisted into the United States Navy on November 28, 1944 and served his country with honor and courage during World War II. He was honorably discharged on August 15, 1946 with the rank of Seaman First Class. Sebastian worked for the United States Government Department of Defense as a Manager and retired following 37 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed traveling to Largo, Florida with his wife Nancy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 4892 in Largo, Florida.
Sebastian is the beloved husband of the late Nancy A. (Saia) Cannata. He is the devoted father of Joseph Cannata, John Cannata and his wife Mary, James Cannata and Francis Cannata. He is the loving Grandpa to 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sebastian's Funeral Service on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10 A.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 1159 Main St. Melrose. His burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.