MCCANN, John George, 95, of Port Richey, FL died peacefully on May 23, 2020. An educator for his entire career, John taught English at several New York City High Schools, eventually adding Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, and Principal at Evander Childs High School to his resume prior to retiring as senior Borough Principal of the Bronx. John honorably served his country in World War 2 and was awarded the Purple Heart.
John is survived by his three children: son, Christopher McCann; daughter, Carol McCann and her husband, Michael Lesser and grandchildren, Emily McCann Lesser and Julia McCann Lesser; daughter, Paula McCann Galvin and her husband Brian Galvin; and his stepchildren: Rhonda Hicks and her husband Bruce Hicks; David Levy and his wife Mary Levy; and Steven Levy.
John and his late wife Evelyn McCann loved ballroom dancing and bowling. He was a lifetime cycling enthusiast who also enjoyed reading, traveling and the arts. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.