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John McCann Obituary
John J. McCann, CMSgt, USAF (Ret); peacefully passed from this mortal existence June 3, 2007. John was born March 20, 1925 in San Diego, CA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 16. When WWII broke out, John was in the Philippines. He survived fighting on Bataan and Corregidor. He was a POW from 1942 to 1945. He remained in the U.S. military for 30 years. He married Carla in 1952. John and Carla lived in Utah, Alaska, Nebraska, Japan and settled back in San Diego. Along the way they raised five children. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed collecting and trading military items, e.g., uniforms, insignia, etc. Over the years he has donated many items to the VA museum. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Carla, five children, daughters Carla, Chere (Robert), Rebecca and sons John III (Jena) and Brad (Gloria); 16 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Proceded in death by his mother Hazel Eck, stepfather Charles Eck and sister June Atwood. Services will be held at LDS Chapel, 4741 Mt Abernathy Ave., June 8, 2007 at 12:30 p.m.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Joan Brightman
June 12, 2007
Dear Carla, Please know that your daughter Carla and I are good friends and I sympathsize with you, Beckie and all during this time. How wonderful to have a large and very wonderful family that thought about him and loved him so much. What a loving tribute and memorial the Military funeral was and the poetry from your grandddaughter and the life read by Carla. I am so glad I got to meet this special man. Joan
Renee Stiles
June 12, 2007
Carla,Becky, and family. I am sad to hear about John and his passing. I will truly miss him. Your family always took care of me when I lived there. I loved the studio apt that I rented. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me.
Irina Dehzad
June 12, 2007
John made me feel welcome at my work for Social Services. He always helped & shared his knowledge freely. When he retired we missed him, but the thought that he is enjoying himself with his family make us happy! John - please rest in peace!
Shelley (Twinkie Poop) Syoen
June 11, 2007
Dear Carla and family,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I loved the Ol' Sarge dearly and deeply regret that I hadn't called him more since I left San Diego. I'll take that remorse to my own grave. John was a most memorable character. He made work so much fun! I frequently went home with my sides and face hurting from laughing so hard. He was a nut, a wonderful story-teller and the BEST kind of friend. I will never forget him and will miss him dearly. Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathies.
Betty Brown
June 8, 2007
John was a wonderful man, I enjoyed so much working with him at Mission Valley Social Services, he had a great humor.
God Bless all of you.
Maureen Cruise
June 8, 2007
Carla & Becky & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You two were so supportive when my father passed. The greatest comfort I have now is the memory of a loving father and one who was brave and served his country during WW II. These men were a part of a very special generation and I have always been proud and found comfort when remembering "their contributions, courage and sacrifice."
Take care,
Maureen
Clarence Funk
June 7, 2007
I will miss seeing my neighbor. John is a great example of courage and quiet dignity. He served his country very well.
Mildred Mura
June 7, 2007
My sympathies to the McCann family. The world has lost a wonderful man. John was my mentor many years ago when we worked for the Dept. of Social Services. He was so caring and taught all of us a lot.
Cherie Winder
June 7, 2007
I remember John from our youth in Old Town and later when he returned from P.O.W.camp.
I'm very sorry to learn of his passing and for your family's loss.
Barbara (Heron) Selvitella
June 7, 2007
With my deepest sympathy. I hope that these thoughts will help comfort you today.
Long Lee
June 7, 2007
I am very sorry to see that a great man as John J. McCann has left us. My heart goes out to his family that he left behind. I also want to thank John for his service to our nation.
Michele Bustamante
June 7, 2007
I worked with John many years ago when he was employed with San Diego County. He was a marvelous, wonderful, and very humourous man. He was a joy to be around and I often thought about him over the years. My condolences to the family. He will truly be missed.
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