Mr. Eugene Francis Canal III

April 20, 1961 - June 11, 2020

Eugene Francis Canal III, 59, born in Queens Village, New York, passed away on June 11, 2020 in Roswell, Georgia. Gene grew up on Long Island in New York as the son of Gene and Elizabeth (Elsie) Canal, and sibling to Betty, Bill and Linda. He graduated from Shoreham Wading River High School in 1979 and served in the United States Coast Guard from 1980 to 1984. He was married in 1981 to Kathleen Smith, and later moved to Florida to raise three children: Eugene IV, Sean and Megan. Gene Canal was an active member of the St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church, and a former Grand Knight and Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Gene was an IT professional for several years and built countless bonds within his profession. He was passionate about spending time with his family, the New York Giants and maintaining the strong relationships he made throughout his journey. He is survived by his wife Kathleen; son Eugene IV and his wife Jordan, son Sean and daughter Megan; parents Gene and Elizabeth; grandchild Sloane; sister Betty, brother Bill and sister Linda. A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Northside Chapel, 12050 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, Georgia 30075. A mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004 In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church in Parrish, Florida or to a trusted veterans charity of your choosing.