Obituary of Rev. Msgr John J. McCann

Reverend Monsignor John J. McCann, 76, who served as pastor emeritus of the Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset died on Wednesday, March 2 after a brief illness. John J. McCann was born in Brooklyn on October 6, 1939 to the late Regina and John McCann. Msgr. McCann celebrated the 50th jubilee of his ordination, as well as his retirement as pastor for 17 years in June of 2015. Msgr. McCann uniquely held the position of pastor and alumnus of St. Mary’s High School (Class of 1957). Cherished by his adoring family, Monsignor McCann is survived by his brother James and Lucille of Wappinger Falls, NY, his sister Patricia and Michael Hoey of Dagsboro, DE. Msgr. was a proud and devoted uncle to seven nieces and nephews, and 13 great nieces and nephews. Virginia and David Hammer (Daniel, Shannon, and Michael), Joseph and Janine Hoey (Lucas, Grace, Rosa Jean and Lily), Christopher McCann, Kathleen McCann, Dennis and Heather McCann (Brigid, Dennis, Molly, Martin and Megan), Timothy and Megan McCann (Audrey), Michael and Angela McCann. The wake will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 PM, and on Sunday, March 6 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Marian Room of the Parish Ministry Center of the Church of Saint Mary in Manhasset. A Mass of Transferral will be celebrated on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Church of Saint Mary. Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo will be the celebrant and Msgr. James McDonald will be the homilist. Bishop William F. Murphy will be the principal celebrant at the Funeral Mass on Monday, March 7 at 11:00 AM in the Church of Saint Mary. Rev. Fr. Alan Sikorski will be the homilist. Interment will be at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury. In lieu of flowers, the family of Monsignor McCann requests that donations be made to The Schools of Saint Mary Scholarship Fund. This fund helps those in need of tuition assistance.