Anthony S. "Tony" Canovas of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, around one month away from his 85th birthday in June.
Tony's cherished wife, Joyce Kerner Canovas, and their son Anthony Canovas preceded him in death. He is survived by his three other sons. Joseph, the eldest, has a daughter with Rose, Nicollette, who is married to Collin. Peter is married to Dawn and has two children, Vincent and Samantha, who is married to Kyle. Michael is the youngest of his sons, who lived with Tony and helped take care of him. Tony's late son, Anthony, blessed him with his first grandchild, Joey, who later married Amanda and bestowed upon Tony his first great-grandchildren, Logan and Lorelai.
Tony dedicated his career as a Service Engineer in the printing industry, where his expertise and dedication were widely respected. Tony's love for working with his hands wasn't limited to his job; it permeated his home life, where he was always engaged in fixing or building, passing on this valuable skill to his sons. He had a passion for gardening and maintaining his yard, where he could often be found enjoying the beauty of nature and feeding the birds that visited his garden. He also had a competitive spirit and enjoyed watching and playing golf and poker, often regaling others with tales of his victories in tournaments.
Throughout his life, Tony was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, always ready with a joke to bring a smile to those around him, even in his final days.