Gerard McCann
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min read
1946 - 2021
OBITUARY
Former long-time summer resident in Breezy Point, Gerard McCann of Floral Park Center passed away on Monday, April 5th at the age of 75. Gerard along with his brothers served in the Breezy Point Volunteer Fire Department and worked in the summer stores. Upon graduation from All Hallows High School in the Bronx, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps & participated in the initial landing at DaNang in 1965. After serving sixteen & a half months in Vietnam, receiving three Purple Hearts and spending a year in medical hospitals, he was discharged & pursued a career in the NYPD. At the time of his death, he was still an active member of the Steamfitters Local 638. Preceded in death by his parents John B. & Catherine & his nephew John McCann, he is survived by his three brothers, John (Theresa), Kevin (Patricia), Kenneth (Maureen), his sister Eileen (Carlos), 9 nieces & nephews & 19 grand nieces & nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park 11040, 516 352 8989. Viewing will be Sunday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 12 at 10:00 am St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, 1 Depan Ave., Floral Park, N.Y. 11001, with interment following at Calverton National Cemetery.
VISITATION
Sunday, April 11
2:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, April 12
10:00 AM
St. Hedwig’s Roman Catholic Church
1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park, NY
INTERMENT
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY
My deepest condolences to Gerry's family.
I just found out that he moved on to a better place and I wish I could have had the chance to talk with him one more time.... at the bakery while enjoying a cup of coffee. Reminiscing about his military days and comparing them to my days in the military were something I always looked forward to: His talks brightened up my day and put a smile on my face that lasted the entire day. I'll never forget how funny he was, the advice he gave, and all the crazy stories he told. He was one of a kind, and he'll never be forgotten. Rest In Peace my friend.
Love,
Allyson Parla -…
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Gerard. May he Rest In Peace.
Our sincerest sympathies to Jack, Kevin, Kenny, Eileen and their families on the passing of one of the good guys. God bless Gerard, as he is re-united with his loved ones who have gone before him. You will be missed.
With love, Al, Jeannie and family
I don't think I'll ever meet anyone quite like Gerard McCann again. Someone once told me that no matter where you went with Gerry there was always someone coming by to say hello. He seemed to know everyone.
I'll miss our phone calls and his never ending amazing stories. He was a proud, tough, Irish-Catholic kid from the Bronx - with a very good heart.
My deepest condolences to the McCann family.
Rest in peace, Gerry
Terry Murphy Fleming
His life was full of goodness.May his memory give you comfort in your sorrow. Our deepest condolences to the McCann family. The Robaina's .