John Joseph McCann Jr.

John Joseph McCann, Jr., 73, of Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his residence. He was the husband of Geraldine Anne (Weicker) McCann to whom he was married on September 23, 1961.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 8, 1933, he was a son of the late John J. McCann, Sr. and Veronica (Malone) McCann. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College in 1955.

Following college, Mr. McCann enlisted in the United States Army and served from May 1955 until May 1957 having achieved the rank of First Lieutenant.

Mr. McCann started his professional career as part of the management team of the former W.T. Grant Company having been employed as a manager for the retail store for more than two decades.

He later worked for Electric Boat at Quonset Point where his change of careers led from retail to engineering and he would work as an engineer for ITT Grinnell and Stone Webster. He retired in 1997 as a quality assurance engineer within the nuclear industry having been employed by Yankee Atomic that later became Duke Energy. He held several memberships with various professional organizations.

Mr. McCann resided in North Attleboro for the past 33 years having resided throughout Connecticut prior to moving to Massachusetts.

He was a communicant of St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, Attleboro Falls.

While living in Torrington, Connecticut Mr. McCann was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In earlier years he enjoyed playing the ukulele and enjoyed his role as the “master of ceremonies” and event planner for large extended family gatherings held throughout the years.

Around his home, he enjoyed woodworking, yard work and countless projects.

In addition to his wife of over 45 years, he leaves three sons: John J. “Jack” McCann III of Londonderry, NH; William J. McCann of College Hill, Pennsylvania; Patrick V. McCann of Rehoboth; 8 grandchildren; two sisters: Geraldine Fitzpatrick of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and Patricia Tevyaw of Warwick, Rhode Island; two brothers: James McCann of Scituate, Rhode Island and Frank McCann of Providence, Rhode Island and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Elizabeth Anne “Beth” McCann who died on December 28, 1991.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Children’s room available during visitation.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley Street (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, turn right onto Stanley Street in ½ mile and travel to end of Stanley Street), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Thomas Rita, Pastor, officiating.

Following church services an invitation will be cordially extended to family and friends to join the family for a continued celebration of Mr. McCann’s life at a location to be announced.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. McCann’s name may be made to either the American Lung Association - Massachusetts Chapter, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451 or to the Affinity Hospice, 319 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
(508) 695-0200.