Janet J. McGann

Daughter to the late George and Jeannette Blaha. Wife of the late Thomas J McGann, Jr.

Wonderful sister to George (Stacy) Blaha, Anthony (Yvonne) Blaha and Jo-Lynn (Larry) Tripp. Sister in law to Kevin (Sandie) Mc Gann .

Loved by her many nieces and nephews Lynora Conti, Anthony (Katie) Blaha, Saskia(Jamie) Bankert, Alexander (Sara) Blaha , Geneva Blaha, Kevin (JacLyn) McGann, Brittany McGann, Kaitlin McGann, as well as her great grand niece and nephews.

Her faith in God and love of family were always the core of her life. She loved her country and as an avid gardener she combined these two loves by planting a red white and blue garden adorned with American Flags. In honor of those lost on 9-11, Janet and Thomas created a Memorial garden planting 1000 tulips.

Janet attended St Nicholas of Tolentine Elementary School where she met the love of her life, her childhood sweetheart, her husband the late Thomas J McGann, Jr. Both served on St Nicholas first Parish Council. Janet attended Bishop Reilly High School where she loved Cheerleading, a spirit she carried throughout her life. She was briefly with the Rockettes before a career ending injury shifted her direction. She turned to a career in the retail world while still attending Queens College as a full time student. She began at EJ Korvettes as a part time cashier, growing into a Department Manager at Sterns and Store Manager of Lord and Taylor in Garden City, NY. Janet opened her own business , Make a Memory Bridal and Gift shop, working alongside her Goddaughter Lynora Conti.

After retiring from Make a Memory, Janet taught Science and Religion at Mary's Nativity in Flushing and Most Holy Redeemer, St. Michael's Catholic Academy. Teaching children was one the most rewarding experiences of her life.

A visitation for Janet will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Quinn - Fogarty Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, October 5, 2023, 10:30 AM at St Nicholas of Tolentine, 150-75 Goethals Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432. A committal service will follow at Mt St Mary's Cemetery, 172-00 Booth Memorial Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Janet's memory to Boys Town and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.quinn-fogartyfuneralhome.com for the McGann family.