Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro

October 10, 1939 - January 13, 2022

Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro, a Pediatrician in Longwood for over 40 years, passed away at the age of 82 on January 13, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in New York State. Attending Fairfield University in Ct., he was Class President his Junior and Senior years. He began his medical career as a Lab Technologist, attending Walter Reed Hospital. While in Washington, he had a cherished memory of sitting in the front row of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. He was commissioned as an officer in the US Army and assigned to West Point Military Academy for 3 years as Laboratory Officer and Cadette Instructor. He was married at the Academy. He then began 6 years of medical studies in Bologna, Italy; where he enjoyed wonderful experiences and made lifelong friends. After internship associated with Cornell and 3 year pediatric residency with Yale Health Care System, he settled in Longwood and opened the Pediatricians Care Unit. At that time, Longwood was a new and upcoming area. He quickly became known as Dr. C. A few years ago, Dr. Cannizzaro created the “Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center”, focusing on Integrative Medicine. He co- authored a book with Dr. Don Colbert on nutrition and was the author of “Answers for the 4A’s Epidemic” (ADHD, asthma, autism and allergies). He was very patriotic, always enjoyed gardening and in his younger days, 4-wheeling in his Jeep. Through it all, Dr. C. practiced with consideration for children first. He was a kind and loving man, a cherished friend, compassionate and loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann, his sons Tom and Marc and his brother, Peter. Dr. Cannizzaro was predeceased by his son, Joe, Jr. in 2017. We have lost a truly great man...husband, father, doctor, friend and amazing human being. An incredibly kind and loving man. Heaven is receiving a ‘son of the most high.’ We on Earth are left with mourning, but with beautiful memories of this giant of a person. A Visitation will be held at DeGusipe Funeral Home in Maitland on Friday, January 21 from 5-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. At 3:00pm Guests are invited to a reception to be held at the Apopka Community Center, 519 S. Central Avenue, Apopka at 3:30 PM. The family of Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his loving memory.