John G. McCann

John G. McCann, 66, of Hamburg, NJ, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

A devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, John's life was defined by service, courage, and love for his family and community. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Farmingdale, Long Island, John began his career in service as a police officer before answering his true calling as a firefighter. He proudly served with Ladder 26 at the Fire Factory, in Harlem, where he became part of a brotherhood that would define his life's work. John was among those who bravely responded to the rescue efforts on September 11, 2001, a day that left an indelible mark on his heart and deepened his commitment to his fellow firefighters and community.

For the past 16 years, John and his family made their home in Hamburg, NJ. Employed with the FDNY, John dedicated 21 years to his firefighting career, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness and strength. Beyond his service, John was a man of many passions. He enjoyed golfing at Crystal Springs, spending time on the course with friends, and was deeply involved in his son's sports activities. Known affectionately as "The Colonel," John was a giving person who never hesitated to put others before himself. His friends knew they could count on him for anything, and his family remembers him as a wonderful husband and father who gave his all in everything he did.

He was predeceased by his father, John J.McCann. John is survived by his beloved wife of almost 16 years, Joselin McCann; his cherished son, John J. McCann; his mother, Mary Ellen McCann; his sister, Susan McCann; and many extended family members, friends, and colleagues.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24,2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, NJ. (for GPS use 1 Vanderhoof Court). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle R.C. Church, 4 Beaver Run Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419. Burial to follow at Glenwood Cemetery, 926 County Hwy 517, Vernon, NJ 07418.

In lieu of flowers, The FDNY Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for FF John G. McCann's Child. 100% of donations to the Fund will support his family. Online donations:

https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate/

Click DONATE Today button Follow prompts- scroll down to select the Fund - "FF John G. McCann's Children's Education Fund" By Check: Please make checks payable to the FDNY Foundation Memo: "FF John G. McCann's Children's Education Fund" Mail to: FDNY Foundation 9 Metrotech Center Rm 5E-9 Brooklyn, NY 11201or donations may be made in John's memory to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, https://dogood.t2t.org/give. Online condolences may be offered to the family at fergusonfuneralhomesnj.com.