Thomas “Tom” Cannizzo Sr., age 85, died December 18, 2024, at the Clay County Medical Center. He was born in Richfield Springs, New York on April 26, 1939, to Frank and Naomi (Hall) Cannizzo. Tom was raised in the Richfield Springs area. He joined the United States Air Force in October of 1959 and served until 1963. Tom married Elinor Hensle on September 3, 1960. They made their home in Cooperstown, NY until moving to Chapman, KS. They then settled in Wakefield and spent over 50 years there. Tom ran one of the rock trucks during the lake building project. He also worked for the postal service for many years and retired from the Kansas State Library where he worked as a Currier. Tom enjoyed collecting coins and watching westerns. He was a member of the Elks and Legion. Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Elinor; parents; and siblings, Josephine, Frank and Bill

Survivors:

Daughter: Sherri (Jeff) Childs of Junction City, KS

Son: Thomas (Andrea) Cannizzo Jr of Clay Center, KS

Son: Jeff (Shelley) Cannizzo of Wakefield, KS

Daughter: Tracy (Mike) Myers of Clay Center, KS

Son: Christopher (Julie) Cannizzo of Wichita, KS

19 Grandchildren and many Great and Great Great Grandchildren   

Brother-in-law: Dave (Bev) Hensle of Milford, NY

Sister-in-law: Sandy Connizzo of Zephyrhills, FL

Funeral Services: Monday, December 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Wakefield Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS 

Minister: Reverend Maria Foerschler

Burial: Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, Kansas

Visitation: Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 5-7 PM at Wakefield Methodist Church

Memorials: Thomas Cannizzo Sr. Memorial Fund to be designated later and can be left in care of the funeral home