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Christopher McCann Obituary

Christopher M. McCann, 43, of Lancaster, succumbed to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, on October 14, 2023. Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael J. Sr. and Deborah L. McCann. He would've celebrated 17 years of marriage, memories, and laughs with Roberta (Belock) McCann on October 21. Serving others was Chris' calling in life. In November 1998, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He frequently shared of his time and was proud to be one of the first troops deployed to Iraq after 9/11. He would continue to serve until November of 2003, when he was honorably discharged with a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and the rank of Sargeant. A 10-year veteran of the Lancaster Bureau of Fire, he served as 2nd driver of C-Platoon Engine Company 1. In his years he held many positions and took advantage of learning and applying himself to all aspects of fire and rescue. Chris enjoyed basic things in life including spending time with family at their cabin in Tioga County, where he would frequently explore and appreciate the landscape around him. He also considered himself a connoisseur of beers and loved visiting local breweries. He enjoyed sitting outdoors with Roberta and friends by a fire enjoying a cold beer and listening to music. He loved to cook and enjoyed trying new foods and flavors. Ultimately, he loved people and wanted to have a good conversation and good times. People and pets gravitated toward his warmth and laughter. He was also a graduate of Albright College and a member of Elks Lodge 134. His memory will live on in all who knew and loved Chris especially his wife Roberta; parents; siblings, Michael J. McCann Jr., husband of Sheila of Hamburg, Michelle A. Monzo of Pottstown, and Christina N., wife of Matthew Wehr of Bernville; nieces and nephews, Megan, Ashley, Dylan, Michael III, Kaleb, Brandon, and Tyler; great nieces, Ava and Aria; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy McCann; aunts and uncles, as well as the brother and sisterhood of the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire and IAFF Local 319. He was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, Everett and Katherine Erb, and his paternal grandfather, Joseph McCann. A funeral service honoring Chris will be held at 2PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. The family invites guests to a visitation prior to the funeral from 9 AM to 11 AM or 12 PM to 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chris' name may be made to Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farms, buildingbridgesfoundation.org or Humane League of Lancaster County, humanepa.org/donate/ To send the family a condolence please visit, www.SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2023.

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United Steelworkers 930 B

October 21, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of incredible loss. Our hearts go out to you, and we wish you comfort and strength. Rest in peace.

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

October 17, 2023

You have secured your final beachhead. You stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Steven Cagle

October 17, 2023

To Roberta, and the rest of Chris´ family...I´m so sorry to hear of his tragic loss! I met him several times and he was a great guy. My late wife and I were at Roberta and Chris´ wedding...please know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...
To Roberta... no doubt Laura Mae met Chris at Heaven´s gate with a Cold beer! Sending hugs!

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Calvary Church

1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA

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12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Calvary Church

1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA

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Calvary Church

1051 Landis Valley Rd. , Lancaster, PA

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