Sons & Daughters of America. Cantini taught at the University of Pittsburgh for 38 years, retiring in 1989. He was the first chair of the Department of Studio Arts, which he is credited with establishing. He also served on the University's Athletic Committee in the 1970s. Cantini formerly served as the chair of the Department of Art, and served as Professor of Studio Arts, Emeritus until his death. Partial list of works 24 by 36 foot Mosaic, Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom, Barco Law Building, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, representing the artist's conception of the harmony of the law and the rich tapestry of the American legal system "Mosaic Tunnel," Glass mosaic (1964), Pedestrian tunnel behind U.S. Steel Tower, beneath Bigelow Boulevard, downtown Pittsburgh. "Man," Bronze and Steel sculpture (1965), Parran Hall facade, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. Cantini designed Man as a sculpture referring to the body, knowledge, and health. "Ode to Space," Steel with bronze and glass sculpture (1966), Forbes Avenue at University of Pittsburgh. Dedicated as a tribute to Chancellor Edward Litchfield, who died in a plane crash in 1968. "Joy of Life," Cor-Ten steel sculpture (1969), East Liberty Mall at Penn and Highland Avenues, Pittsburgh. "Joy of Life" has been relocated to a nearby traffic island, at another corner of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church, at South Whitfield Street and Baum Boulevard. "Aerial Scape, Skyscape," Porcelain enamel (1970), One Oliver Plaza, Rear Lobby, 210 Sixth Avenue, downtown Pittsburgh. Rear lobby of One Oliver Plaza is to be remodeled in 2009 and the artwork has been given as a gift to the University of Pittsburgh. Will be relocated to Posvar Hall. "Science and Mankind" Porcelain enamel mural (1973) in Chevron Science Center at the University of Pittsburgh is said to be his proudest work. "Enlightenment and Joy," porcelain enamel mural (1977) entrance to Wesley W. Posvar Hall University of Pittsburgh. The vibrant colors are the result of several layers of paint on each individual tile. Large enamel painting framing a crucifix and enamel paintings of the 14 stations of the cross, originally in St. Henry Church in the Arlington neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, moved to the now failed art museum at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. Enamel and steel sculpture featured in the entrance vestibule of the New Castle YMCA. Commissioned in 1964 it was installed as a