Peter McCann

Peter McCann, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 29, 2024 in Melbourne, FL.

Pete was a kid at heart and he never stopped playing. He loved life. 

Peter was born May 6, 1933 in Portland, Maine.  He is predeceased by his wife of 46 years Cathy McCann and survived by his children Susan, Catherine (m. Donald Deckers) and Peter (m. Eunice Rodriguez). 

He had 7 grandchildren-- Kevin Deckers (m. Ashley Williamson), Brad Deckers (m. Jeanann Kelly), Caity Elkins (m. Reid Elkins), Michael Deckers, Sarah McCann, Peter Andrew McCann and Jacob McCann.  He had 8 great grandchildren-- Mason, Emma and Luke Deckers; Addie, Ella and Aiden Deckers; Erin Elkins (Deckers); and Mila McCann.

Pete served in the Army, and was an alumnus of the University of Maine and the University of Miami.  He had a 40+ year career in Marketing and Logistics with Esso InterAmerica/Exxon Corporation located in Miami, FL.

Pete's greatest joy was spending time with his family and the many wonderful vacations they had together in Maine and the Florida Keys.  Pete enjoyed playing sports and "being in the great outdoors".  He was active in whatever his family was doing: academics, sports, church, local politics. He was truly a family man and had a service heart.  

After retirement, Pete found a passion for singing and performing. He loved being a part of The Miamians Barbershop Chorus and valued the comradery.

Pete will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, playfulness and his great sense of humor. He brightened a room and made everything more fun.

Pete had a long and wonderful life.  He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and whose lives he touched. Peter McCann will live in our hearts and memories forever.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if that were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, that you also may be where I am."  John 14:1-3

A celebration of Peter's life will be held Saturday, September 21, 1-3pm at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home located at 5400 Village Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, or Vitas Hospice (321) 752-2571.