Starr F Canale

October 14, 1971 - July 9, 2018

Starr F Canale passed away on Monday, July 9th following a long and courageous battle with numerous complex health conditions. Treasuring her memory are her husband, Anthony Canale; her sons, Kyle and Chad; mother, Jeanette Sutton; Father Edward Sutton; sister’s, Maxine, Dawn and Honey. Starr was born in Monterey, California and raised in nearby Marina, where she loved to swim, ride her horse and roller-skate as a child. In high school, she was a member of the swim team, loved cheer-leading and graduated from Monterey High School in the class of ’89. Starr began working as a Pharmacy Technician and soon met her future husband Anthony. Together for 28 years, Starr loved to travel and together as an Army couple they lived in California, Tennessee, Hawaii, Germany and Virginia. She lived life to the fullest and was typically a little over dressed for any occasion. She always wore high heels, carried a Louie or Gucci purse and was one beautiful and classy lady. As a proud Army wife, she supported her husband and family through four combat deployments and raised her two sons Kyle and Chad, sometimes on her own. She served her country as an Army civilian and Pharmacy Technician for over 14 years until health complications forced her to resign and focus on her health and her family. Starr or “Dar”, as she was affectionately called by Anthony, loved living life to its fullest; though not necessarily on everyone’s time schedule. She loved her boys. She enjoyed shopping, dancing while she cooked dinner for her family, listening to music and her adorable pets. She always drove a “pretty car” and was the walking definition of a classy lady. Starr truly loved her family pets and she considered them all her four-legged children. Many are long deceased, but she is with each of them now. Jake, Jesse, Hercules, Tiger, Leece and the chinchillas are together with their Momma, now keeping a watchful eye over her boys. Rather than dwell upon the loss of Starr, we ask that you celebrate her life through laughter and smiles. Continue to remember the funny stories, good times and friendship experienced with Starr and cherish her memory. A memorial service for Starr will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18th at Vincent's Funeral Home located at 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Everyone is welcome to attend as we gather to celebrate the life of this beautiful wife, mother and friend. We hope everyone can attend. Also, if you wish to send flowers, please send them to funeral home at the address above. Thank you.