MICHAEL PATRICK McCORMACK

MICHAEL PATRICK McCORMACK, 53, of Columbus, (Wester ville) Ohio, and a native of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, after a 10 month struggle with cancer. He was a graduate of St. Charles Catholic School, Bishop Dwenger High School and Indiana State University, with a degree in aeronautics. Originally a pilot with Britt Airways, he held multiple aircraft certifications and designations, and has been Captain with US Airways since 1988. He was an avid supporter of Notre Dame football and the Fort Wayne Komets Hockey team, as well as Embry Riddle University and Westerville High School Cross Country teams. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Bornholdt); sons, Patrick (enrolled at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University) and Keenan (a student at Westerville North High School); his mother, Jeanne (Bueter) McCormack; brother, John; sisters, Michelle Harber, Anne Greer and Monique Ford all of Fort Wayne and Renee McCormack in Vienna; along with numerous other family members and friends across the entire country. He was preceded in death by his father, William. We will miss his wry humor, solid and stable manner, his loyal friendship and his enduring love. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive with calling one hour prior. Father Paul Bueter and Father Tom Shoemaker officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for Keenan's College Fund. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com