Joseph Senecal McCann

Joseph Senecal McCann, 81 years of age, went to his rest on Monday, March 17th, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the son of William J. McCann and Eileen (Senecal) McCann and had one sibling, William J. McCann Jr. He was married to Anne R. (Morrissey) McCann for 44 years, both of whom were born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. All preceded him in death. Mr. McCann is survived by his two sons Joseph Matthew McCann and Timothy Michael McCann, his partner of 10 years, Katherine Simmons, and three grandchildren, Molly McCann, Joseph Senecal McCann II, and Sean Patrick McCann, all of Tallahassee. He also had many nieces and nephews for whom he had great love and affection. After graduating from New Bedford Vocational High School, Mr. McCann enlisted in the US Navy and was deployed aboard the USS Robert L. Wilson naval destroyer as a radioman. After his active duty, he graduated from Chamberlayne Jr. College and continued his studies at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; he would remain an avid reader and eager learner for the rest of his life. After college, Mr. McCann moved to Connecticut where he began his career in advertising. He would work for United Technologies, Hamilton Standard and Combustion Engineering before founding his own advertising agency Marketing Communications Services, Inc.. Mr. McCann and his wife Anne raised their family in Somers, Connecticut until moving to Lake Mary, Florida in 1988, and later to Tallahassee in 2004 to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Among the many achievements in his life, none were more important to him than his family. He was a devoted husband who spent many years caring for Anne, a committed father, uncle, grandfather, as well as friend to many. He was active in the community, volunteering with numerous social justice organizations and ministries with his parish. His unwavering love and support will be missed by many. Services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church 2001 Fleischmann Rd, Tallahassee. in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace Mission c/o Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the McCann family with their arrangements.

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Joseph Senecal McCann

January 2, 1944 - March 17, 2025