Brian Thomas Canning

Brian Thomas Canning, 52, of Naples, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Formerly of Chicago, IL, he had been a Naples resident for the last 19 years. He was born November 6, 1968 in Chicago, the son of Thomas and Deon (née Celya) Canning.

Brian is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Denise Ann (née Benker) Canning; his three beloved sons, Jake, Daniel and Benjamin Canning; brother, Ken Canning; mother and father-in-law, Flora and Dennis Benker; brother-in-law, Jeffrey (AmySue) Benker; and nephew and niece, Nilan and Madeline Magowan.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd., Naples.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org.