Janice L. McCann

Vineland - Janice Lillian McCann (Rogers), 87, longtime resident of Vineland and Sea Isle City, New Jersey, passed away on March 12, 2021, in her daughter's home in Marietta, Georgia, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and her loyal dog, Josh, and passed with peace, comfort and grace.

Born in Vineland on September 7, 1933 to William and Blanche Rogers, Janice graduated from Vineland High School in 1951 and went on to earn her degree in education from Glassboro State College. Her career in education began at Olivet Elementary School and continued at Dr. John H. Winslow Elementary School, where she taught second grade in the same classroom for 30 years. She stayed in close touch with so many of her fellow teachers and dozens of former students long after she retired. As word of Janice's passing was shared, so too were stories from many of those former students - expressing to her family their wonder that such a tiny lady could make such a giant impact on their earliest years.

If you had the good fortune to call Janice a friend, you knew her social calendar was booked months in advance. She was a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for more than 60 years, an active member of the Women's Club of Vineland for 50 years, a member of The General Federation of Women's Clubs, The Retired Teachers lunch group, the Sea Isle City Yacht Club and a member of the Cumberland County Democratic Party. While her beloved husband Malachy loved the waves and the ocean, Janice preferred a chair on Sea Isle's 80th Street beach, the warm sand and a good book - or better, some fun conversation and gossip as the tides ebbed and flowed. She loved vacations in Key West, Mexico, Virgin Islands, Broadway shows, entertaining her many friends and spoiling her cherished dogs and cats. And in Janice's world, three things were always filled to the brim: her shopping bag, her glass of red wine and her heart - from the love and devotion she gave to her beloved daughters and grandchildren.

Malachy's Irish eyes smiled again when he was reunited with Janice, his wife of 57 years. The two of them proudly raised four daughters: Colleen McCann of Vineland; Eileen Lindblom (Paul) of Gross Pointe Park, Michigan; Mala McCann-Charapich (Jeff) of Marietta, Georgia; and Kathleen McCann (Tricia) of New York, New York. She was "Mom-Mom" to Katrina and Alicia Candeias; Chelsea Charapich Wenzell (John) and Peri Charapich; Stefan and Abi Lindblom; and great-grandson, Gavin Hughes, and nieces and nephews. Janice is predeceased by her husband, Malachy; her parents; her brother, Bill and his wife Laura Rogers; grandson Shane Candeias; her beloved rescued Maltese dogs, Catie, Mollie, Skittles, KK, and Annie; and her feline companions: Pierre, Jordan and Jamie.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, P.O. Box 20721 New York, New York 10021 or online at www.Malteserescue.com

The family will be holding a viewing on Sunday March 21, 2021 from 3-6 pm at Pancoast Funeral Home 676 S. Main Road, Vineland. Her funeral liturgy will be celebrated 11am Monday March 22, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 4308 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Interment will be private in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery. To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Journal from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2021.

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Diane D Pease

March 20, 2021

My condolences to Janice's family. My son, Tommy, had Janice in second grade. A wonderful teacher. I will never forget how patient and wonderful she was. God Bless

Marcy Carter-Morrell

March 19, 2021

Mrs. McCann was one of my favorite teachers at Winslow. I often went to the McCann family´s home after school, just a short walk down Magnolia Drive, and spent many hours either playing outside with Kathleen or sharing time with Mrs. McCann in her kitchen and secretly hoping that my grades would improve, just by being in her presence (from the mind of a second grader). Luckily, I was an excellent student and Mrs. McCann, an AMAZING teacher, mother and human being. I ran into Mrs. McCann just a few years ago at the grocery store and I was shocked that she remembered me, not just by face, but by name and I believe we were both "tickled" to bump shopping carts that day, as we reminisced about mine and Kathleen´s younger years and her genuine expression of compassion over the loss of my own Mother.
She was one of a kind and I am in great company with all of the students who were fortunate to have her in our lives, not to mention the love of her family and friends. Soar high Mrs. McCann. A life any "daughter" could be so proud of and one that was lived to the fullest!
Wishing the entire family, especially Kathleen as I have many fond memories of our childhood. May your memories be the reminders of stories and a long-lived life, that sustain you during the grieving process. Dance in the arms of Mr. McCann, with your perfectly done hair and your signature red lipstick. You, fine lady, certainly left your mark!
Marcy
Marietta, Georgia

Joan M. DeFeo

March 19, 2021

I'll miss your uplifting E-mails. RIP Friend.

Michelle Marin

March 18, 2021

Mrs. McCann was my sons 2nd grade teacher. He loved her. Our condolences to the family. RIP Mrs. McCann. Heaven has definitely gained an angel.

Leanne (Panichelli) Avellino

March 18, 2021

To all the girls... my deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. I will always remember both of your parents fondly for time spent together as families growing up. Keeping you all in my heart as you lay her to rest in the coming days. -Leanne

Irene Basile

March 18, 2021

I knew Janice for most of our lives ... she was a loving wife and mother, active in so many venues. Janice was bright, caring, a dedicated animal lover ... a good friend. My deepest condolences to her daughters and their families as well as her beloved nieces.

F. James Angelucci

March 18, 2021

Deepest sympathy to the family of a dear classmate - VHS 1951. Janice was a dear friend, and a lovely lady. May God receive her with the grace and love that she so readily deserves. My thoughts and prayers are offered with love and remembrance.
Jimmy Angelucci

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