Robert ¨Bobby¨ Cann

Bobby was born Jan. 21, 1987, in Concord, NH, the son of David N. and Maria B. (Santini) Cann. He graduated in 2005 from John Stark Regional High School, where he played lacrosse, ran cross country and indoor track, and participated in clubs and theater. Bobby graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English/Journalism. At UNH, Bobby made lifelong friends, indulged his love of politics, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He spent one semester studying in Beijing, and another semester as a reporting intern for the Gloucester Daily Times.

Bobby was an active member of the Chicago cycling community, participating in Ride of Silence and monthly Critical Mass rides. Active Transportation Alliance, in cooperation with Groupon, has established a memorial fund in Bobby’s honor to advocate for safer streets.

Survivors include his mother; siblings Mary Cann and Matthew Cann of Henniker, NH, Jeffrey Cann of Boston, Molly and Tanner Rinke of Los Angeles; grandparents John and Debbie Santini of Newland, NC, and Ruth Cann of Annapolis, MD; aunts and uncles Lucia and Bruce Field of Wrentham, MA, Robin and John Santini Jr., of Wakefield, RI, Deborah Westcott of Annapolis, MD; cousins Sam and Bianca Field of Wrentham, MA, John and Julia Santini, and Shaina Burrows of Wakefield, RI. He was predeceased by his father; his maternal grandmother, Beverly Santini, and his paternal grandfather, Norton Cann. In addition, Bobby leaves behind countless remarkable, compassionate, articulate, friends, co-workers and extended family.