"On behalf of the Capuchin brothers I offer my deepest sympathies on the passing of Oscar. It is truly humbling to receive memorial donations in honor of Oscar's life. Please be assured of the brother's prayers for the entire Kanan family during this great time of grief. May perpetual light shine upon Oscar."
In loving memory of
Oscar P. Kanan
November 14, 1925 - June 22, 2021
Oscar Kanan age 95 of Sterling Heights, MI. passed away on June 22, 2021. Belove husband of the late Pauline. Loving father of Janet (James) Sobodos and Joseph Kanan. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Gould and Mark (Lauren) Sobodos. Great grandfather of Grace Pauline and Brooke McKinley.
Dearest brother of Anna Mae Fowlkes, Peter (Mary) Kanan, Mary (Gary) Frame, Joseph (Heidi) Kanan. Also predeceased by his siblings: Raymond Kanan, Theresa (Al) Jacobs, Linda (Louis) Peeples, George (surviving wife, Marilyn) Kanan, Mabel (Norman) Felix and Yvonne Pryzhocki.
Oscar was the proudest and the oldest of his 11 siblings. He was a member of the Grosse Pointe Senior Men's Club. He was an avid golfer, bowler and card player. Oscar enjoyed watching all sports especially when it came to his grandchildren. He was very active in his grandchildren lives and loved spending time with them. Oscar was a proud veteran, serving in the Navy In World War II. Also, Mr. Kanan was a 4rth Degree Knight of Columbus member. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 2:00-8:00pm at Chas. Verheyden Inc., 43300 Garfield, Clinton Township, MI. with rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral mass 12:00pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 43888 Hayes, Clinton Twp., MI. with instate at 11:00am. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Oscar Kanan to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at www.cskdetroit.org. Share a memory at www.verheyden.org.
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"Oscar was a wonderful interesting man -- I will miss our weekly pre-covid dinners at Sam's Club where we solved the world's problems. Rest in peace my friend."