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Richard McCormack Obituary

McCormack, Richard L. ROTTERDAM Richard L. McCormack, 78, entered into eternal life Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Howard and Rose Risko Mc Cormack. Dick was a graduate of Schuyler High School and was a US Navy Veteran. He retired from Equifax after 25 plus years of service. Dick was a great sports enthusiast, was known best for his sense of humor and a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society. High school sweetheart and beloved husband of 57 years to Gloria Plue McCormack; loving father of Sabrina Heilmann, Judy Bononi, Erin Vitallo, Kevin McCormack (Nancy), Kyle McCormack (Joyce); the late Keith McCormack and the late Vicki McCormack, his infant daughter; brother of Ruth O'Donnell, Carol Kent, Howard McCormack, Robert McCormack, Donald McCormack the late Thelma, Margaret, Joyce, Alfred and Kenneth McCormack. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; one great-grandson; his daughter-in-law, Tammy McCormack and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 8 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 in the Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in The Church of St. Katerie Tekakwitha Parish (formerly the Church of Our Lady of Fatima), 2216 Rosa Road, Niskayuna. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. The family would like to thank the Dialysis Center at The VA Hospital for their care and kindness during Dick's Illness. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's memory may be made to the Autism Society of America, Albany Chapter, 101 State St. Schenectady, NY 12305 or to the National Kidney Foundation of the North East, 1971 Western Ave. #1200 Albany, NY 12203 To leave the family an online condolence please visit www.sbfuneralhome.com


Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2012.
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To Mrs McCormack, Kevin, Judy and the rest of your family...we are so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and welcome Richard home!! Our love, prayers, and comfort to all of you!!

Brian & Carolyn Fall

December 23, 2012

Dear Gloria & Family So sorry to hear about Dick. He was a good man. He helped my father for years. God bless Love Carol

Carol Rooney

December 22, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss he truly was a great guy. John& Debbie Nisselbeck

John Nisselbeck

December 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the McCormack family. I will miss spending time talking with Mack he was a great man.

Arthur Tabakian

December 20, 2012

McCormack Family,
You are in my thoughts and Prayers at this time of sorrow.

Jimmy Pickett

December 20, 2012

Mack we will surely miss visiting with you and watching your joy in the college football. Your kindness and great sense of humor will surely be missed. God bless and rest in paradise

Donna Royer

December 20, 2012

So very sorry to hear about your dad - he is in GOD's loving arms now, pain free. Gloria, you married a good man, husband, father, grandpa and man about town. He left a legacy that when I think of him, I will smile. He will always be remembered for his awesome personality - he was definitely one in millions and I am so glad to have known him. Your dad left a lasting impression on many people and that is a tribute to him. You are a wonderful family and you have much support. We met through "marriage", Kyle followed your example and married a good one! He was also a great dad to my sister Joyce and she will miss him terribly. You are all in our thoughts + prayers.
~Kate + Rene ~

KATE + RENE JACOB

December 20, 2012

Aunt Gloria & Family my thoughts and prayers are with you he was a GREAT GREAT funny man and always made feel good and loved when I saw him my love to everyone

Angela Jordan-Weeks

December 20, 2012

It's hard to find good neighbors, nice people and someone with a sense of humor. I'll miss chatting at the mailbox. To Gloria and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Carol Purzycki

December 20, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the McCormick family on Dick's passing. Dick was my little league manager for a few years which when Keith and I played together.I have many fond memories of those days.

Mark Backowski

December 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Mike, Wendy, Brian & Shannon Ruddy

December 20, 2012

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