John Joseph McCann

John J. McCann, age 71, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 of Roswell, GA passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of 45 ½ years to Linda (Switala); son of the late John G. and Gertrude McCann. Father of the late Shari Lynn McCann and incredibly strong children, Angela Bachner (Pete), Colleen Cichy (Dan), and John H. McCann. Lovingly known as Pop or Poppy by his adorable grandchildren, Peter and Bridget Bachner and Leslie and Sydney Cichy. Endearing brother of four compassionate sisters, Ruth Walczak (Den), Margaret Fest (Paul), Mary Ann Vignovich (Michael), and Clare Theberge (the late Eugene) and brother-in-law of Claudia Duft and Melvin Switala; also survived by many fun-loving nieces and nephews, wonderful godchildren, and a ton of cousins all of whom he loved. John was so grateful for the friendship of the Board of Equalization members whom he enjoyed to play cards with and tell stories. John was proud to serve his country in the U. S. Air Force with a brief tour of duty in Vietnam. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. Funeral Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075, on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.