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Jose Canitrot

June 19, 2004

Jose Canitrot, 78, of 158 Liberty St. died yesterday morning at North Adams Commons.

Born in Havana, Cuba, on April 12, 1926, son of Manuel and Maria Soto Canitrot, he attended schools there.

At the age of 17, he moved to Orense, Spain, where he lived for about 18 years until coming to the United States and settling in North Adams.

Mr. Canitrot was employed by the former General Cable Co. in Williamstown, retiring in 1987. Before that, he worked for the former Conalco Inc.

He enjoyed sports, especially horse racing, boxing and soccer.

His wife, the former Shirley M. Bourell, whom he married May 2, 1964, died on August 28, 1997

He leaves a son, Jose M. Canitrot of North Adams; a daughter, Cristina M. Hickey of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Carmen Canitrot Rivero and Angelina Canitrot, both of Spain, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two stepchildren, Michelle M. Crews and David F. Champagne, are deceased.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Jose Canitrot, who died June 19, 2004, will be Tuesday, June 22, at 10 at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapels, 521 W. Main St., North Adams.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday from 6 to 8. Donations may be made to VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire in care of the funeral home.

Survivors include seven grandchildren, Michael K. Crews, Ashley M. Canitrot, Joshua J. Canitrot, Matthew J. Crews, Crystal R. Champagne, Jason D. Champagne, and John J. Hickey IV. Predeceased by his siblings Manolo Canitrot and Fefa Canitrot.


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