Date of Service:
February 10, 2022
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It is with profound sadness that the family of Patrick James McCann (Jim) announces his passing on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in North Hutchinson, Florida. Jim passed peacefully at home in the presence of his family.
Born in Bronx, New York in 1940, Jim was the only boy and youngest of four children. He spent his youth in Nutley, NJ., and graduated from Nutley High School in 1958. At the age of 18, he joined the army and served in Germany for two years. On April 25, 1964, Jim married the love of his life Sheila and started their family of three.
Jim was an avid tennis player, chess player and lover of running, cycling and swimming. He loved the warm weather and often took his family on vacations to Florida where he could enjoy the sun and sand with his wife and children. After 30 years working as an executive for Lorillard Inc., he retired at the age of 57, and relocated to his dream home in Florida with his wife Sheila.
Jim was a beloved husband; father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim’s parents Patrick and Alice McCann and his sisters Mary, Alice, and Madeline preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Sheila, his son Jim, his daughters Nancy and Trish, his grandchildren Kimberly, Aiden, Cara, Aaron, Connor, and Grayson, and his great grandchildren Michael and Logan.
A funeral mass is planned for February 10, 2022, at 10am., at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 500 Iris Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32963.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL.
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Deirdre and Bob Ryan - Friend
February 8, 2022, 2:44 pm
Sheila, Jim, Nancy and Trish: So sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Our time of knowing each other precedes 1958 at Nutley HS. Our condolences to all of you with love and sympathy. Deirdre and Bob and the rest of the Ryan family.
Debbie Robertson - Friend
February 8, 2022, 4:44 pm
Nancy so sorry to hear about your beloved father
Joanne Ulsch - God Daughter
February 8, 2022, 8:27 pm
May you rest happily in eternal peace my Dear Godfather Jim. I pray for you as you pass into the Kingdom of Heaven and smile to think of you playing tennis in heaven, as your young & fit self. Your will be so very missed. Nowlan, our children and the entire Brady gang send condolences to our McCann Cousins.
margaret tiefenbacher - Cousin
February 8, 2022, 8:43 pm
Dear Sheila, Jim Nancy and Trish, My deepest Sympathy in your great loss . Love Moira Tiefenbacher
Kathleen Chalk - cousin
February 8, 2022, 8:58 pm
We have wonderful memories of Jimmy from the 1st visit to Liverpool to the fun times in Nutley. Brad talks about the fun times growing up across the street from Jimmy in Nutley. Jimmy was the reason Moira and I came to the USA. Love to you all. Kathleen, Brad and family
Catherine Chalk - cousin
February 8, 2022, 9:03 pm
We have wonderful memories of Jimmy from the day I opened the door in Liverpool to my American cousin to the wonderful times in Nutley. Brad and his brothers still talk about the baseballl games on Carteret Place where they all grew up. Love to all of you from Kathleen, Brad and family
Louis J Moritz - Relative
February 8, 2022, 9:15 pm
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me: When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand: the angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, and told me “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart. Sheila, Jim, Nancy and Trish; I hope this message helps during this most difficult time.
Alicia Guarneri Umbel - Friend
February 9, 2022, 2:25 am
Nancy, Sheila, Jim, and Trish you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Jim at your home in NJ and years later in Florida back in 2000. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Aaron - Grandson
February 9, 2022, 7:50 pm
I love you grandpa and hope you’re always watching over me as I know you will forever be my guardian angel through life. I want to make you proud with the choices I make in these next few years. I love you. Sincerely, Aaron
Richard Roberts - Brother-in-Law
February 10, 2022, 10:52 pm
Sheila, Jim, Nancy, Patricia, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members, we share with all of you an intense sense of loss. Jim was a person who had an intense faith in God and love for his family. He leaves us with a legacy that both hurts and brings a smile to our face because of the joy of knowing him. – The Roberts and Padgett Families
Nancy McCann - Daughter
February 18, 2022, 1:17 am
Fly high Daddy. I miss you and will keep you in my heart forever and always. Please watch over us. We still need you. I’ll see you on the other side okay. Love you so much. XO
Randy Spell - Co worker.
February 22, 2022, 12:34 am
My mentor and confidant!
Ted Kucinsky - HS classmate
March 2, 2022, 7:24 pm
Rest in Peace dear classmate. Your beloved baseball is already in a mess w/o you. Hope they agree on something. I am glad I did not let you lore me onto the tennis courts as you were assured of easy wins. You were one of the nicest,most easygoing fellows and a wonderful classmate. May Sheila and the family have courage going forward. It was an honor knowing you.
Bob Cramer - NUTLEY HS Classmate
March 2, 2022, 8:29 pm
Rest in Peace, Jim
Dave Lester - Classmate
March 2, 2022, 8:31 pm
Just heard the news. Since I am a former tennis player and former Florida resident, it’s easy to understand why you wanted to retire in the Sunshine State. May God bless your family, and may you rest in peace.
Lucreatia DeStefano (Lubertazzi) - Classmate
March 2, 2022, 9:34 pm
Lucreatia Lubertazzi, De Stefano. Classmate. Rest In Peace,Jim
Jane Von Bargen Smith - St. Mary's School & NHS Classmate
March 3, 2022, 1:11 am
Just learning of this sad news. I am so very sorry. I graduated with Jim from Nutley High School but I remember him most during the elementary school years at St. Mary’s where he was known as “James”. He was very, very smart, quiet and kind. May he rest in God’s heavenly peace. I will keep all your family in my prayers.
Doris Goman Stanford - Nutley High classmate
March 3, 2022, 6:05 am
Rest in peace, Jim! Wishing I could have hit a few tennis balls with you, but you’d no doubt have taken an easy three sets off me.