Thomas Arthur Mccann, Jr

Mr. McCann was born March 28, 1930, in Fall River, Mass. He married Michael Anne Balser in 1964.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents T. Arthur and Margaret McCann, his wife Michael Anne McCann, and his sister Catherine (McCann) Tucci. Surviving are his two sons, T.A. (Teresa) McCann and Rob (Julie) McCann, both of Seattle; a brother, John McCann of Swansea, Mass., and two sisters, Margaret Mary Driscoll of Centerville, Mass., and Ellen Higgins of Yarmouth Port, Mass. and Bonita Springs, Fla. Mr. McCann was also the grandfather of three: Cordray, Emmett and Sadie.

He is a graduate of Monsignor James Coyle High School in Taunton, Mass., and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Mr. McCann also attended the University of Ottawa. After college, Mr. McCann relocated to the Midwest for work. He raised his family in Michigan City, Ind., and later moved to the Seattle area to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

Tom had a long, successful career with U.S. Gypsum in Chicago which took him to countries around the world. An All-American football player at Holy Cross -- where he played in the North-South game -- and an officer in the U.S. Navy, Tom lead a life of many stories -- stories which he'd gladly share when gathering with friends at the Michigan City Yacht Club where he was a longtime member. Tom had a passion for poetry and the English language and enjoyed sailing whenever possible. A memorial will take place in August in Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's name to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (www.fhcrc.org). Condolences may be sent to Rob and T.A. McCann, c/o Rob McCann, 5502 South Orcas Street, Seattle, Wash., 98118.

Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle.

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