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John Jay MCDERMOTT

1948 - 2019

BORN

1948

DIED

2019

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Palms West Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

110 Business Park Way

Royal Palm Beach, Florida

John MCDERMOTT Obituary

MCDERMOTT, John Jay Jay, age 71, of Royal Palm Beach, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born February 21, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. Jay served six years in the US Navy and was employed by the US Postal Service for almost 30 years. Predeceased by his parents, he took early retirement to care for his mother, Rita E. Croft. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen McDermott, his sister, Sharon A. McDermott of Lake Worth, as well as several nephews and nieces. A gathering will be held at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Interment will be at a later date at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jay's name to Trustbridge Hospice, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (trustbridgefoundation.org).

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Published by Palm Beach Post from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2019.

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April 10, 2019

Though I have lost touch with Jay since retirement ,I will always remembe4 our years of lunch breaks at the post office.Also many rounds of golf as well.He had a unique sense of humor and that trait was enjoyed by many.I was saddened when I heard he passed away .I will always remember the good times.With condolences to his family.
Cliff

April 10, 2019

With deepest condolences. Jay will be missed by all. He was a very good man and husband.

Adan and Paulette

MT

April 8, 2019

Karen: I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.

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