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Mark McCormack Obituary
He was a mechanical engineer and graduate of Northeastern University, Boston. He served in the Navy and Army Reserves, he retired as deputy director from the Troop Support Agency at Fort Lee, Va., in 1990. He was a master gardener and a gourmet cook. He lived his life to the fullest and loved to tell jokes, especially e-mail jokes that he received from friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark E. McCormack and Ellen Teresa McCormack; his brother, Joseph Thomas McCormack; his sister, Claire Donelan; his wife, Geraldine Elizabeth McCormack; and his grandson, Christopher Lance Morgan.
He is survived by his five children and 13 grandchildren, Cathie Richardson (husband, Michael, and their children Christopher and Chelsea), Mark E. McCormack Jr. (wife, Robin, and their children Travis, Brandon and Alison), Steven D. McCormack (wife, Tammy, and their children, Heather McCormack, David Carnes and Courtney McCormack), Teresa Pascoe (husband, Chris, and their children, Justin and Jessica Edwards and Brittney Pascoe), John McCormack (wife, Barbara, and their children, Maci and Dylan); sister, Nancy Mahoney of Norwell, Mass.; brothers, Daniel McCormack of Taunton, Mass., and Paul McCormack of Squantum, Mass.; and numerous family and friends.
His oldest granddaughter, Heather McCormack, just received her master's degree from his alma mater. He was expecting his first great-grandchild in December.
A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Va. Father Lou Ruoff will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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John McCormack
September 15, 2020
I miss you so much Dad. I think of you and Mom all the time. Thanks for the penny's. Every one I see I absolutely know it's you and mom sending them to let me know your doing well up there. I love you both with all my heart and look forward to the day of reuniting with you again. God bless you both and God bless all of us still here on earth. We are going through some very trying times down here and could use all the prayers possible from heaven. The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for merth, one is nearer God's heart in a garden, than anywhere else on earth. Love your baby boy,
John ❤
December 2, 2013
Dad, I miss ya sooo much I can't stand it . the more time that's passed the more I need to talk to you. I love and miss you daily. Love, your little girl Teresa
April 3, 2013
Dad, please keep me safe and doing the things I should.Love Teresa p.s. no garden this year sorry
March 31, 2013
Happy Easter, I hope you and Mom have a good one,miss you both so much, I am at a point in my life that I need to be strong and take care of myself, children and grandson. I feel both of you are helping me through a really hard time, I Love you both, Teresa
Janis Packard
February 28, 2013
Hi Uncle Mark...Say hello to my Dad and Mom, Auntie Gerrie, Nana, Aunt Dolly, my dear niece Meghan, your Grandson Chris and any other of your family... I love everyone and miss them very much.. p.s.please help Teresa. Love your niece, Janis
February 26, 2013
Hi, Dad I miss you so much, and I need your advice, Please come to me. Love Teresa. I know the felling that the only two people in the world that really loved me and understood me,you and Mom are gone. I need you both,help me
Janis Packard
November 18, 2012
Hi..my dear Uncle Mark..I miss being able to call you to just chat..hope you are with Auntie Gerri, my Mom, Nana, Auntie Dolly, Meghan...your Grandson and your family..I love and miss you...your Niece Janis
November 17, 2012
Sorry for miss spelling I was crying
November 14, 2012
Dad, I hope Mom is with you today, it's been four years without her down here. I miss both of you guy. I just with I could talk to you both ONE more time. Love,Teresa
September 24, 2012
Dad, I really can't tell you how much I miss you. I so wish you could be with us. I love you sooooooooo much and miss you even more. I think about you EVERY DAY. Love, Teresa
Janis Packard
September 19, 2012
Miss you lots and Love you to my Uncle Mark!
LeAndra Crump
September 19, 2012
Didn't know you super well but you did seem like a great guy to me for the short time I did.
Catherine Richardson
September 19, 2012
Two years ago today you had to go away. Miss you every day, especially this time of year and when I am at the Hooch. Remember you being there that last weekend before leaving us and enjoying your time so much. Love you! Cathie
Catherine Richardson
June 17, 2012
Dear Dad, Miss you so much! Hope you have a great day looking down on your brood. Love you! Cathie
May 11, 2012
Dad, this time of year, we all keep you so close and miss you soooooooooo much, as we plant your gardens. Just the way you showed us. I love you and miss you both. My heart is still broke. Love Teresa
John McCormack
May 10, 2012
I love you Dad. I have your Godzilla in my garden protecting the plants. I miss you so so much, Love John
January 27, 2012
Dear Dad, I still miss you and think about you every day. One more birthday without you. Tell everyone I said HI All my love,kisses Love Teresa p.s. send me lots of pennies
Cathie Richardson
January 24, 2012
Dear Dad. Another birthday has come and gone and I miss you just as much every day. We know you are happy in Heaven with Mum and all the others who have gone before and after you. Love you forever. Cathie
cathie richardson
September 19, 2011
Dear Dad, I can't believe you have been gone a year! It has been so hard without you. I miss you so much and the pain is always there. You were so brave to face your illness and wanted so badly to stay with us but God had another plan.I love you with all my heart! Cathie
June 20, 2011
Dad, Happy Father's Day I miss you and mom so much. Love Teresa
Cathie Richardson
June 19, 2011
Dearest Dad, So sad that you are not here on Father's Day. It is really unbearable but I have tried to keep busy all day to cope with this loss. I know we would have had a nice meal today to celebrate and you so would have enjoyed it. I know you and mom are happy in heaven together. Love you both with all my heart! Cathie
May 11, 2011
Hi, Dad miss u BIG BIG TIME LOVE, TERESA
John McCormack
May 8, 2011
Oh my God, I miss you so much.I love you Dad so much and just want to tell you this in person. Love, John p.s. THEY DONT MAKE A TISSUE BOX BIG ENOUGH TO WRITE ON THESE GUESTBOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11, 2011
I miss you so much Love,Teresa
I made this several years ago and a printout of it spent those years on their refrigerator, and another copy in my laptop case.
Chelsea Catherine Richardson
April 8, 2011
Grampops, I planted some flower seeds weeks ago but they're not growing. I put plastic wrap over the pot to keep the moisture in like you told me to do with the pepper plants, and the pot is in a sunny window, but it's not working. I wish I could call you and figure this out.
I also just read your post on Grammie's guest book from February 2009 and it was beautiful. I miss you two every moment of every day.
Love, Chelsea
Cathie Richardson
January 24, 2011
Dad, wish you could have been here to celebrate your 80th birthday today. We tried our best to celebrate your special day last night at Carini's. It just wasn't the same without you. We all miss and love you and mom so bad. Cathie
January 17, 2011
Dad, we were all over your house yesterday working on the yard and Dylan is still asking where you are. It is heartbreaking to think that he is so little and still is wondering where you are. Love you with all my heart, and miss you and mom terribly. Cathie
January 16, 2011
Dad,we make it through Thanksgiving and Christmas with out you. It was as bad as the first holidays with out mom. The only thing that helped me keep going was the birth of my first grandchild Greysen, born on Dec. 13,2010 6.4oz 2:45 p.m. He holds his hands on is upper abs like you did while sleeping. I love you and miss you so very much. STILL HURTS. Love, Teresa
November 12, 2010
Nov, 12,2010
Dad, I can't even think of you as gone. You are gone. I still try to call you, I had to delate your phone numbers out of my phone, so I wouldn't try to call you about cooking ect. I miss you both so VERY BADLY it hurts. Everyday I think of you and mom. I have to say we {your children } had the very best life, the most fun,and your the VERY BEST FATHER ANYONE COULD HAVE HAD. I love you and miss you ever day. I hope there is a Heaven, the one you told us about. if so have lots of fun. We will all see you and mom again. LOVE, Teresa
Mark E. McCormack Sr.
John McCormack
November 8, 2010
I LOVE YOU DAD
John McCormack
November 8, 2010
John McCormack
November 8, 2010
May this candle light your way, Godspeed Dad
John McCormack
November 8, 2010
Dad,every morning when I wake I think of you.I miss you so much!!! I can't believe this has happend.Every time Dylan looks at your picture he says Grandpops and I completely break down.He misses you so much too. This seems so unfair that I now Feel like a 40 year old orphan.Life is trully too short on earth.I have to google recipes and cooking tips now because I can't call you.I want to pick up a phone and call you, one last time, just to talk for 1 hour to talk about what happened that sunday morning. I want you to comfort me and tell me "everything will be ok John, I am in a wonderful place now with your Mother and we are looking over you from heaven" OH MY GOD DAD!!! I MISS YOU AND MOM SO BADLY!!! I CAN'T EVEN SEE THE KEYBOARD PAST MY FLOOD OF TEARS.Please send more pennies. I have your Hibiscus tree and your Basil.They continue to grow in your Legacy.With all my love, John. P.S. That winning lottery number would come in handy if you got it. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART DAD.
Cathie Richardson
October 6, 2010
Dad, I still can't believe you are gone. We had so many fun times together and you taught us so much. You loved us and Mom more than anything else in this world. You lived a wonderful full life but wanted to continue to be with us and so you attempted, with great courage, to fight untill the end. God is lucky to have you in his kingdom and I know Mom is ecstatic to be reunited with you. Hope you can have a beautiful garden there and enjoy your rewards. EVERYONE who knew you said you were a wonderful man, friend or neighbor and we find comfort in knowing they felt the same way we do. We will miss you forever and will try to carry on in your footsteps. You were the best father ever, as Mom was the best mother, and we had a wonderful childhood and adulthood sharing with you both. I especially enjoyed spending time with you since Mom left us in November 2008. We had a lot of laughs and enjoyed great food and visits. Our weekend at the "Hooch" was a blessing that I will cherish. I love you will all my heart and miss you terribly! Cathie
September 26, 2010
It is so hard to lose a loved one. We were saddened by your loss. You and your family have been in our thoughts. You know we're here for you if you need anything.
Sandy, Terry, Spencer and Olivia Watts
September 25, 2010
We are sorry to hear about your dad. We remember fondly the good times we all had partying in the old neighborhood. Our thoughts are with you.
Penny & Ron Flot
Andrew Nash
September 24, 2010
Mark, you were the best neighbor we have ever had, and since we have moved once a year on average, we have had a lot of neighbors. We loved coming by and visiting, sharing dinners and enjoying the produce from your garden. I remember the St. Patrick's day you invited me to join your family - we had a great time (even though the corned beef was late - it was delicious ;-)
I can only hope that I was a good a neighbor to you, as you were to me. It was an honor knowing you. You'll be missed, rest well.
September 24, 2010
Steve, Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you & your family.
Wayne & Karen Ivey
Anna Marie Wilkins
September 23, 2010
Mark and family,
Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Anna Marie & Doodle Wilkins
September 23, 2010
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. WE KNOW STEVE AND TAMMY WILL MISS HIM GREATLY.MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS. LOVE IN CHRIST, PAT AND BRAXTON BAKER
Haley Pontiac Body Shop
September 23, 2010
Mark, All of us at the shop are greatly sadden to hear the news of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you and your family. Andy, Patrick, April, Jay, Austin, Dan, Buster, Aaron, Garrett, Seth, Matt, Chris, & Morris.
September 22, 2010
Steve sorry to hear about your fathers passing just know you and Tammy and your family are in our thoughts and prayers should you need anything just let us know.
Jeff & Barbara (Kcraget) Brooks
Maureen Murray
September 22, 2010
My dear Uncle Mark, still can't believe that your time was up. God chose you to come to him and fill his kingdom. I will always cherish the memories and times that we had and when I was a young girl. I hope that your able to continue your garden in heaven and to be that master chef that you were while you were here. So plant your seeds for your veggies and cook away your first dinner in heaven with your longtime bride. Make it a special one and tell her jokes to keep her laughing. Say hello to my Auntie as I miss her to. And if you happen to see my father pass by give him a hug for me. Miss you Love Mosie your neice/adopted goddaughter
We love u Gpops <3 @---->---
Jennifer McGrath
September 22, 2010
Matt Shultz
September 22, 2010
I have known the McCormack's for 34 yrs. and I enjoy partying and the get togther they had . I will miss him telling of jokes and garden hints. I 'm glad that I and my family are part of the family (McCormark's) I will miss both of their parents as much I miss my parents, my heart go out to all of thier kids.
Matt Shultz (McKenney,VA)
September 21, 2010
As a child growing up on the same street in Southboro, my childhood memory of your dad was of a tall, lean, quiet man. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Linda (Flot) Krakowski (Arizona)
Nancy Fontana
September 21, 2010
As a Lyndhurst Court neighbor living two houses down the road, Mr. McCormack's presence will be missed. He was delightful man that I enjoyed speaking with on occasions when he was in the yard. May your memories be comforting to you during this difficult time.
Kim & Stu Laird
September 21, 2010
My family has loved living next door to your dad for the past year. It was always a pleasure speaking with him in the yard, having him over, and receiving the wonderful things from his gardens. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.
John and Susan Chappell
September 21, 2010
Even though we are unable to be near at this time, know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Morgan Humphries
September 21, 2010
I am one of Maci's teachers and just wanted to let your family know you are in my thoughts.
JEJ Moore Middle School, Prince George, VA
Amy Hobbs
September 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Great memories of those gardens, dinners he cooked and fun pool parties with his sense of humor and hilarious jokes. When riding home with him from Fort Lee everyday, there was never a dull moment!!! He will be missed by all!!
Nancy Denby
September 21, 2010
John and Family of Mr. Mark McCormack, Sr. ~
Sorry to learn of your father's death. May your wonderful memories enfold and comfort each of you in God's love.
Sincerely,
Client of 2007
Robin McCormack
September 21, 2010
We'll miss you Mark. I will always remember how you loved life and lived it fully. Rest peacefully now knowing that your legacy will go on.
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
David Bombard
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark
Mark E. McCormack Jr
September 21, 2010
Dad we will miss you more than you can imagine. No one could have asked for a better father or role model. You have taught me the true values of life and how to live it to the fullest. You have taught all of life's most important lessons. I wish we could have found a way to extend yours here on earth but I know you are ecstatic to be reunited with mom. We love you Dad!
Mark E McCormack Jr
September 21, 2010
Dad we will miss you more than you can imagine. No one could have asked for a better father or role model. You have taught me the true values of life and how to live it to the fullest. You have taught all of life’s most important lessons. I wish we could have found a way to extend yours here on earth but I know you are ecstatic to be reunited with mom. We love you Dad!
Sam Mason
September 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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