John R. Cannata, age 62, of Saugus, formerly of Boston on December 12, 2015. Son of the late John and Veronica (Huntley) Cannata. Husband of Janis (Hittinger) Cannata. Father of John Jr. of Texas, Lisa Heaslip of Wareham, Christina Warmbrodt of Washington, Jillian Heaslip of New Bedford and Katie Guarino of Saugus. Grandfather of Sidney, Quinten, Hailey and Jaelynn, Liam and Greyson. Great Grandfather of Rylie. Brother of Carol Gillis of Hanson, Joseph Cannata of Boston, Jimmy Cannata of Hingham, Geri Venezia of Pembroke, Lynda Marrone of Hull and the late William Cannata. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends as well as his dog, Jenna. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Saturday December 19 from 11 am until 2 pm. Private cremation to follow. Member of Union Roofer's Local 33.