John Joseph McDermott Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday,
Sept. 12, 2003.
John Joseph McDermott Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Loretta; sons John Jr., Kelly and Michael; daughters Shawn and Clancy; and his 17 grandchildren. He is also survived by his five sisters, Patsy and brother-in-law Medio, Florence, Kathleen and brother-in-law Jack Herbert, Alice and brother-in-law Jim Kelly, Joan, many dear nieces and nephews and his mother-in-law Gertrude Staab.
John was born in Camden, N.J., on Aug. 5, 1936, but has lived in California for 31 years. He lived in Hollister from 1971 to 1985 while he was president of Leatherback Industries.
John moved to Fresno in 1995 and was National Sales Manager for RGM Products of Fresno. He is a graduate of La Salle University, Philadelphia, Penn. He was a member of ARMA, Western States Roofing Contractors Association and NRCA of which he was an active board member.
John was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family. He was a very hard-working man, but he lived a very full and happy life. John will be loved always and forever missed.
Vigil Services will be held today at 7 p.m. at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home in Fresno. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish, corner of Maroa and Bullard, Fresno. Graveside Services will be Friday at noon at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Donations to Palma and Notre Dame High Schools, Salinas, in John’s memory are preferred.
