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Robert McCann Obituary
Born Dec. 29, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Basil and Florence Rucinski McCann. On Aug. 3, 1963, in St. Joseph Church in Mount Jewett, he married Maxine Lerch McCann.
He was a 1959 graduate of St. Bernard High School.
Mr. McCann was a member of St. Bernard Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He taught underwriting courses in Olean, N.Y., was a past board member for the American Cancer Society and volunteered for the Relay for Life. He was a member of the Rambler Association, Custer City Mens Club, and was an avid golfer. He was currently serving on the zoning board at Bradford Township.
He was employed at Kendall Refinery, later as a sales manager at Metropolitan Life, Sundahl Insurance, Bradford Electronics, and prior to his retirement at Smethport Specialty.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Maxine of 52 years, are two daughters, Stacie A. (Rich) Riddle of Acworth, Ga., and Susan A. (John) McCann-Piganelli of Bradford; two sons, Robert M. (Tina) McCann and Scott A. (Michele) McCann, all of Bradford; one sister, Kathleen "Sis" (Jack) Gilbert of Duke Center; eight grandchildren, Patrick, William and Kaitlin McCann, Wyatt McCann, Joshua and Sarah Riddle, Evan and Andrew Piganelli; one great-grandaughter, Peyton McCann; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kristin Anne McCann, who died Nov. 21, 1985; and one brother, Richard McCann.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Bernard Elementary School; Evergreen Elm; CARE for Children; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
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for Robert McCann
October 4, 2015
I remember Bob from St. Bernard's and his relationship with my brother Pat. Being just a little younger, what I remember most was how very kind he was to everyone. How nice to remember him.
My sincere condolences,
Kathy Clifford Sekula
Domenic {Gus} Gocella
October 2, 2015
Bob always made it a point to tell me all about your visits with Donna and Gus every time we met, will miss his kind soul!
Harry Whittemore
October 2, 2015
Susan so sorry for your loss
Dolores (Gocella) Kase
October 1, 2015
My condolences to you, Maxine, and all who loved this truly good man.
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Debra Berrones
October 1, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Bob. I did not know him well but he lived across the street from my mother. He would take the time to bring her newspaper to her each morning. That meant a lot to her and to me. May peace be with your family.
Tony Pascale
October 1, 2015
The St. Bernard class of 1959 sends it's condolences to Maxine and family.
Gus and Donna Gocella
September 30, 2015
Bob was a dear Friend and we will miss him terribly. Our condolences to Maxine and your Families. May his soul and all the Faithfully departed Rest in Peace, Amen. We believe his is safely home with Kristen and the rest of the family. Love, Gus and Donna
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