Sean M. McCormick

Sean M. McCormick obituary, West Grove, PA

Sean M. McCormick

Sean McCormick Obituary

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Sean Michael McCormick, age 45, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 29, 2014. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Martin and Nancy McCormick of Glen Mills. The center of Sean's life was his wife and children. All that he did in his life he did for his family. Owner of McCormick Karate Academy in Oxford, PA for the past 20 years, Sean was a mentor, friend and father figure to many of his students, teaching not only the art of Karate, but Life's Lessons. In addition to his parents, Sean is survived by his wife Sheila T. McCormick (nee Murray), his children Sean, Jr., Alison, Olivia and Gavin, his sisters Linda Tracy, Kathy Wrably, Rosalie DuBoe, Cindy Pagel, Maureen Falwell, and his brothers Marty and Danny. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday, November 2, 2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike (cor. Hilltop Road), West Chester, PA (610) 431-9000 and Monday, November 3, 2014 10:00-11:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. 3rd Street, Oxford, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 Team Phightin' McCormick's.

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December 17, 2014

Linda R posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2014

Peggy posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2014

Barbara Miriello posted to the memorial.

Linda R

December 17, 2014

Thinking of the family and praying they get though the holidays without their father and husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you knowing how much you miss him.

Linda Racine

Peggy

December 16, 2014

Just heard of Sean's passing today, so sorry to his family for their loss. My son joined Sean's school when it first opened many years ago. He was a n amazing mentor to my son.

Barbara Miriello

November 4, 2014

Sean taught both of my sons for several years when they were younger. He was a great mentor to them and so many others. He leaves a great legacy with all the lives he has impacted. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

TinaMarie Frock

November 4, 2014

Sean was a great karate master and mentor for my 2 girls when they attended his studio. He was such a great guy and probably was loved more by the community then he knew. It was sad when we moved to Indiana as we truly missed him and to hear of his passing it truly sadden us. My girls are still going for their black belts here but will do so in his memory. I pray for Sheila and the kids and hopefully they can get through this time of grieving. God bless!

Kim Arnold

November 3, 2014

Sean was a great mentor and teacher to our son Steven. When Steven received his black belt through Sean's studio, I could see how he had grown in self confidence and brought him out of his she'll. Prayers to Sean's family and friends. He was an awesome person and this is a great loss for the Oxford community.

kim malone

November 3, 2014

I only knew Sean for a short period of time, but he was an amazing, inspiring man who touched many lives and I pray for strength and peace for his family

November 3, 2014

Sean was one of those men you hope to be half as good as. He loved more and touched more lives in his 45 years than many of us can ever hope to.

November 3, 2014

Sean was part of our family when our son Brian went to his school in Oxford he was 7 then and we stayed there till Brian got his black belt and finished school he showed Brian so much about life and respeced to others ,we were there when he got marred and for his first 2 children he was so proud and happy we loved him not just as a teacher but as a friend and as such a wonderful man ,god bless to all his family and our prayes go out to you all .from the Economos Family .

November 3, 2014

Sean was an incredible person. I'm learning more about Sean now, than I did growing up with him in Lansdowne. I will pray for Sheila and the children as they grieve. I am honored to have known Sean McCormick.
Susan Kelly Daudert

Steve Lombardi

November 3, 2014

Both my boys were karate students of Sean's, he was a great mentor to both of them, its hard to believe the sad news of his passing, he will surely be missed by many, our thoughts and prayers are with him, and his family.

November 3, 2014

God Bless the McCormick family. I remember Sean back when we trained together at DPK. He was a wonderful person. M. Duncan (Sharkey)

November 3, 2014

So sorry to the family for your loss. I only knew him from coming into the pharmacy to purchase something but he always had a hello and a smile!! God Bless all of you!
Linda E.

Joseph Lee Hooker

November 2, 2014

It's better to light one candle
Was your motto Sean.
We Light it not ,because your gone.
Your at a new beginning of a dawn. Welcome Home Sean
Shine on ! Shine on !

Lynn Harbaugh-Kain and Family

November 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Sean's family as they have been for the last few years. We were so sad to hear of his passing. We have only had the opportunity to see him a few times since school, but remember him well. We are sure he will be missed by all who new him.

November 2, 2014

Nancy and Martin, my prayers are with you and your entire family at this sad time. Love, EL

November 1, 2014

i'd like to express my condolences to Shiela and family. I won't be able to attend the services because I have to stay with my mother she's having surgery on Monday 11/3 and I'll be going down her house in Delaware, Sunday, 11/2 to stay with her for a week. So sorry to hear about Sean. One of my memories is when my son Calvin first started Karate with him was in class I guess a couple of the kids turned their heads to see who opened the door Sean said to them " I don't care if Santa Clause himself walks through that door your attention is up here on me! Again Sheila I am so sorry to hear about Sean May God Bless you and your family, june hendrickson

Gene & Linda Racine

November 1, 2014

Sheila and Family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. McCormick was a very special man and will not be forgotten.

Dan and rose cylc

November 1, 2014

Dear shiela &family we are so sorry to hear of sean's passing ; he was a extraordinary man; our prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Carrie Thomson

November 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.

Joseph Lee Hooker

November 1, 2014

Sean is one of the finest human beings I have ever met in my life. I will truly miss that wonderful smile of his. Rest in Peace Sean. You have earned a place with The Lord by the way you lived your life. The way you loved your family and others. You lived your life with dignity. Now rest with The Lord and pray for us Sean .You are loved by so many people because you loved them.

Debra Wright

October 31, 2014

There is so much to miss about Sean... His love for God and his family, his contagious optimism, his courage, his friendship, his dedication to his students, and his love for life. He was an absolutely incredible person and he will be missed dearly.

Joseph Lee Hooker

October 31, 2014

This candle burns bright both day and night,
Like you my friend and gives us it's light.

Joseph Lee Hooker

October 31, 2014

Sean, I can still see your face
It had a positive glow that lit up the place.
Positive ,direct, and always in line.
A Warrior A Gentlemen,Yes,one of a kind.

Anonymous .

October 31, 2014

And so a good man leaves us...Godspeed Mr. McCormick, Godspeed.

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