James F. McCann

May 1, 2021

James Francis McCann of Roslyn Heights NY died peacefully May 1st 2021 he was 83. James was born to James and Beatrice McCann on June 16th 1937 in New York City. James grew up in New York City for most of his earlier years later settling in Roslyn for the majority of his life. James enjoyed spending time with his family, most of all his grandchildren. He loved his days at the beach, boating and fishing on Long Island. James taught his family to never give up, step up and do the right thing. James was a story teller of yesteryear, telling stories about the old days of NYC life sitting on the stoop and passing time playing stickball as a kid. He is survived by his sister Margaret Lizotte, his children: James A. McCann, Charles McCann, Donna Miller, Patricia Sanichar and Elizabeth Mackay(David) Grandchildren: Jennifer Santos(Ricardo) Ashleigh McCann, Michael McCann(Alicia) Jordan McCann(Rayna) DeShawn Miller, Dyal Sanichar, Bianca Sanichar, Joshua Sanichar, Tristan Sanichar and Dylan Sanichar, Maegen LaPorta, Eila Mackay & Gavin Mackay. Great grandchildren: Gabriella, Gianna, Giuliano Santos, Dominic Sanichar, Angelina and Giuseppe LaPorta. A visitation will be held in accordance with NYS Covid 19 Guidelines on Wednesday May 5th from 4-9PM. Interment will take place on Thursday May 6th at Ascension Cemetery 650 Saddle River Road
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