Joseph Patrick McGann

January 29, 2021

Joseph Patrick James McGann, of Moorestown, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2021 at his home at the age of 82, just a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. After beating renal cancer and being in remission this last year, his family is devastated over his unforeseen death. Dad was a loyal husband, devoted father, loving Pop-Pop, kindhearted father-in-law, faithful son, thoughtful sibling and caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a kind neighbor and an honorable veteran. He was also so much more to so many people. He was a hero. He is survived by his wife, Pauline of Moorestown, to whom he was married to for 53 years, as well as his son Patrick (Joseph) of Moorestown. He also leaves behind his daughter Pauline and his heartbroken grandson Josef, both of Denver, Colorado. He is predeceased by his siblings John, James, Florence and Ruth. He is survived by brother Robert of Maple Shade, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. The son of James McGann and Marguerite Barret, he was born on February 18, 1938 in Moorestown, NJ, where he remained his entire life. He graduated from Moorestown High School and went on to become an Inspector for Philadelphia Insulated Wire where he successfully spent his career. He was an outstanding athlete, excelling in all sports, especially football and baseball. He was an avid sports fan enjoying all the Philly sports teams. He was known to regularly be watching one game on television while listening to one or two more sporting events on radios at the same time. He was likely one of the biggest Eagles’ fans of all time. He had the greatest sense of humor and the best laugh. He was a skilled golfer. He was an excellent chess player. His favorite activity was spending time with his grandson Josef. Dad was a very devout Catholic and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel church regularly from when he was a child until just years before his passing. He has a warm, honest, caring soul, and was liked and very well-respected by all who knew him. He will live on in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten. Visitation will be held Monday February 8, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:00am at Lewis Funeral Home, 78 East Main Street, Moorestown, N.J. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 42 West Main Street, Moorestown, N.J. at 10:30am. Military honors and burial at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, N.J. Covid restrictions of capacity, face mask and social distancing will be required at all services and locations.