HUDSON FALLS – Brian J. “Beege” McCann, 66, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025.
Born on March 4, 1958 in Glens Falls, he was a life-long Hudson Falls resident and son of the late Paul T. and Helen F. (Zolnowski) McCann. Beege was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and attended college at Niagara University and finished his associate degree at Adirondack Community College. Beege worked with his family for almost 40 years at McCann’s Pharmacy where he was a pharmacy technician.
He was a sports enthusiast and loved to talk and debate about sports and put his knowledge to work as a volunteer, coaching youth basketball. Beege got his nickname from the legendary Coach Luciano and friends and family used it affectionately for the rest of his life. He was a family man first and devoted son. In his mother’s later years, he made sure she had everything she needed and was always there to take care of her.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by an infant brother, James McCann.
He is survived by his sister, Kathleen McCann of Hudson Falls; his brothers, Dr. Thomas McCann (Sharon) of Orchard Park, NY and Bonita Springs, FL, and Richard McCann of Hudson Falls; his nieces and nephews, Robert (Joyce) Doty, Adam (Elizabeth) Doty, Aaron (Brigid) McCann, Kara (Andrew) Devine, Laura (Gregg) Campbell, Christopher (Christine) McCann, Jason McCann, and Matthew (Kali) McCann; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi, pastor.
Rite of committal will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, A Taste For Life, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.
So sad to hear this. Our condolences to the McCann family. Beege we had a great time growing up, so many games, so many laughs, so many beers. I will cherish them forever.
To the family, we are in Florida till Sunday so we can’t attend services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lapper & Lynette LaPan
Beege and I were 10 years old and stopped in the bar at the Kingsbury Hotel after school for a coke and to watch the World Series. Two good catholic school kids.
So sorry to his family.
Unable to attend services.
Our heartfelt condolences to the McCann family at this most difficult time! Beege was something special! We had so many great times whether it was going to the Kentucky Derby or Phillies games or just hanging at the house shooting the breeze! He was a wonderful man with a generous heart! There are so many stories! He came to Florida to see my wife and I a few years back! Love you buddy rest in peace Trish and I will miss you forever!!!
Very sorry to read about Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with u all.
Very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. A few times I covered for Rich, Brian was there for me. Anytime a relief pharmacist steps into a situation when the boss is away there’s s a sense of uncertainty, bordering on anxiety. None of that with Brian’s help. He knew the business inside and out. We had a great rapport & shared not a few laughs.
May God draw close to the family.
I never had anyone treat me as well as the McCanns!
My condolences to Beege’s family. I’m sitting here smiling, remembering the good times we all had together.
I’m out of the area and unable to attend.
Steve McCullough
I am so saddened to hear this. Remembering a wonderful family and happy times on Hadlock Pond. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Brian was a great friend of our family. We lived on the corner of Catherine and Elm St. and were neighbors for over fifty years. We recall the numerous times and countless hours the children spent in the McCann backyard, which was affectionately know as the, “McCann Field”. I, myself Carl, speaking for my entire family, are deeply saddened by the loss of our close friend and are grieving for your loss. Beege was a wonderful lad and you couldn’t help but love him.
We are sending Beege’s family our deepest condolences, Carl & Agnes Ross
We are sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our condolences to the McCann family.
Joe & Cyndi Didio
Rich and family,
My condolences to you and your family. Peace and omfort be with you.
Michele Springer
I am so very sorry to hear of Beege’s passing and only found out about a week after his passing. He was a very kind man and was always kind to others. I have known Beege since age 5 when we started out attending St. Mary’s. We grew up together during a special time in the 60’s and 70’s on through college and shared many moments and laughs. To say his laugh was infectious would be an understatement. I enjoyed watching him on the basketball court as he had such a passion for the game. We also enjoyed going to Saratoga to play the horses. I also share in the sentiments of Lapper, Murph and Steve as we all knew him so very well. My sincere condolences to the McCann family as my mother and Beege’s mother were so very close during the last years of their lives. Rest in Peace Beege, you’ve run your race well. May God bless you and hold you close. Len and Carolyn Tarantino
So sorry for your family loss
Condolences, hugs and prayers for all
RIP Brian