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Michael J. McDermott
Michael J. McDermott went home to his heavenly father, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, December 11, 2015, with his loving wife Mary by his side. He was 57 years old. Michael was born and raised in Phila, the son of John J. and Norma (Jansen) McDermott. Michael received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Material Science from Drexel University. He was a business unit manager with Ametek Corporation. His profession took him and Mary to South Jersey, Massachusetts, Pittsburgh, and most recently to Douglassville. He was a member of and held several offices in many professional associations. Michael's favorite pastime was fishing in Lake Sebago, and he also loved listening to blues music. He was devoted to his family, and enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends. Michael was the beloved husband for 30 years of Mary P. (Wong) McDermott, devoted brother of John K. McDermott, loving brother in law, and uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received by the family at 9am on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd, Phila. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am. Rite of Committal will be in Resurrection Ceme. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America at http://lcfamerica.kintera.org/michaeljmcdermott. Service: Funeral Mass at 10:30am Saturday, December 19, 2015 Our Lady of Calvary Church 11024 Knights Rd, Philadelphia Visitation: 9am to 10:20am Saturday, December 19, 2015 Our Lady of Calvary Church 11024 Knights Rd, PhiladelphiaDecember 11, 201512/11/2015
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Kevin Meister
December 20, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and work with Mike through our dealings with the Powder Metal Industry. He was a true professional and gentleman.
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Antonios Zavaliangos
December 18, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences.
On behalf of the Drexel Materials Science and Engineering faculty, students and alumni community.
On behalf of the Drexel Materials Science and Engineering faculty, students and alumni community.
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sim narasimhan
December 17, 2015
Mary: deeply saddened .Michael was a good friend and colleague.
best in everything he undertook.. Powder Metallurgy business will miss him very much.. He will always be in our memory.
Gita and I mourn the loss with you and your family..
Sim and Gita narasimhan
best in everything he undertook.. Powder Metallurgy business will miss him very much.. He will always be in our memory.
Gita and I mourn the loss with you and your family..
Sim and Gita narasimhan
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