Christopher M. McCann, 43, of Lancaster, succumbed to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, on October 14, 2023. Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael J. Sr. and Deborah L. McCann. He would've celebrated 17 years of marriage, memories, and laughs with Roberta (Belock) McCann on October 21.

Serving others was Chris' calling in life. In November 1998, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He frequently shared of his time and was proud to be one of the first troops deployed to Iraq after 9/11. He would continue to serve until November of 2003, when he was honorably discharged with a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and the rank of Sargeant. A 10-year veteran of the Lancaster Bureau of Fire, he served as 2nd driver of C-Platoon Engine Company 1. In his years he held many positions and took advantage of learning and applying himself to all aspects of fire and rescue.

Chris enjoyed basic things in life including spending time with family at their cabin in Tioga County, where he would frequently explore and appreciate the landscape around him. He also considered himself a connoisseur of beers and loved visiting local breweries. He enjoyed sitting outdoors with Roberta and friends by a fire enjoying a cold beer and listening to music. He loved to cook and enjoyed trying new foods and flavors. Ultimately, he loved people and wanted to have a good conversation and good times. People and pets gravitated toward his warmth and laughter. He was also a graduate of Albright College and a member of Elks Lodge 134.

His memory will live on in all who knew and loved Chris especially his wife Roberta; parents; siblings, Michael J. McCann Jr., husband of Sheila of Hamburg, Michelle A. Monzo of Pottstown, and Christina N., wife of Matthew Wehr of Bernville; nieces and nephews, Megan, Ashley, Dylan, Michael III, Kaleb, Brandon, and Tyler; great nieces, Ava and Aria; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy McCann; aunts and uncles, as well as the brother and sisterhood of the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire and IAFF Local 319. He was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, Everett and Katherine Erb, and his paternal grandfather, Joseph McCann.

A funeral service honoring Chris will be held at 2PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. The family invites guests to a visitation prior to the funeral from 9 AM to 11 AM or 12 PM to 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chris' name may be made to Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farms , or Humane League of Lancaster County .