Author Robert Brault once wrote - Charisma is not just saying hello. It’s dropping what you’re doing to say hello”. Frenchy Cannoli was a man with natural charisma. He is also widely celebrated as one of the exceptional hashish makers of our time, Beyond that, Frenchy was a highly passionate person that had a long and intimate relationship with what he would refer to as, the sacred plant. Larger than all of this, Frenchy Cannoli was a husband and a father. Today, Dope History is grateful to be speaking with Madame Cannoli, who is here to reflect on the life and teachings of her beloved husband. She shares her plans for the future and stories from the past, including this next one about how those two came to be a couple.

Frenchy Cannoli was called toward a life of service to the cannabis plant. At an early age, like most people, he felt a pressure upon graduating High School to fit into the mold and live a life which he considered boring and uninspiring. Unlike the majority of people, he took the leap of faith into a world of his own making. Along the journey, he crossed paths with many like-minded individuals and lasting relationships were formed. We’re still not sure which came first Frenchy’s desire to teach or others recognizing the quality of his product and wanting to know how it was done. Regardless, the quality of his hash was his best business card imaginable and his reputation proceeded him from there. Frenchy didn’t let the success consume his commitment to spreading education.

He was a writer, a podcaster, an instructor and creator of a four part video series about hashish production. The gift of his acquired knowledge was not lost on him and he set out to perpetuate the teachings to those willing to listen.

The passing of Frenchy Cannoli on July 18th, 2021 came unexpectedly. Like a steady rain that forms into a river, the outpouring of memories and appreciation from the cannabis world began to stream into his social media channels. Amidst this somber time, unlikely sources from mainstream media reached out to Madame Cannoli for information regarding the life of Frenchy. His natural enthusiasm for the craft of hashish production transcended the boundaries of legal / not legal and this was recognized by outlets that wouldn’t traditionally cover such taboo topics. These actions speak to the legacy that Frenchy created for himself, with the loving support and guidance from his wife, family and friends. Always one to leave a mark, Madame Cannoli tells the tale of his iconic logo and how surprised she was of learning that it is permanently tattoo’d on many admirers of Frenchys’ work.

The life and teachings of Frenchy Cannoli are not gone with his passing. At the request of those close to the Cannolis’, Kim has been maintaining her own Instagram account. Before his passing, Frenchy had requested that she continue his work. This included documentaries, websites, studies about hashish and conducting workshops with his longtime apprentice. The legacy isn’t going away any time soon. There are now hundreds of upper level hash makers in the US and throughout the world who have learned from his courses, have been counseled for years by his wisdom and those who posses a similar drive and passion for the sacred plant. Dope history would like to thank Madame Cannoli for being here to share her positive message and for the remembrance of her loving husband. A man who has paved his own way into Dope History...