Thomas J. McCann

McCANN, Thomas J., retired Lt. Engine 39 B.F.D., of Dorchester, passed peacefully on June 9, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gail (Hersey) McCann. Loving father of Karen Merlino & her husband Hugh of Falmouth, David T. McCann, Lt. Engine 7 B.F.D., & his wife Jaime of Raynham, and the late Kelly Ann McCann. Cherished grandfather of Thomas Jake Moir, Ryan Merlino, Tyler Merlino.  Dear great grandfather of Thomas Moir Jr. Caring brother of Dody McCann of Andover, James T. McCann of Medford, and the late Daniel & Timothy McCann. Thomas was a proud member of Local 718 AFL-CIO and a member of the E-Board. Trustee of the Boston Firemen’s Relief Fund. He was also a board member of the Boston Firefighters Credit Union. 

Visiting hours in the John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER, Monday from 4-8pm. Funeral Service in the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited. In compliance with the current health regulations, please bring your own pen if you wish to sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas’ name to the Boston Fireman’s Relief Fund, 115 Southampton St., Boston, MA 02118. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.