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James Dermody Obituary
1936-2012 PITTSFIELD Mr. James J. Dermody Sr., 76, of 195 Elberon Ave., died Thursday morning, August 2, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pittsfield on June 25, 1936 the son of Arthur T. and Ella M. Potter Dermody, he was a graduate of St. Joseph High School.
He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine Corps League.
Mr. Dermody was appointed to the Pittsfield Police Department on March 3, 1963. He spent 30 years on the department as a patrolman and retired on August 7, 1993. He had also formerly worked at Devanny-Condron Funeral Home for over 40 years.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 68 and the B.P.O.E. Lodge 272.
Jimmy was proud of his Irish heritage and belonged to the Irish American Organization of Berkshire County and the Sons of Erin.
He was a daily communicant of St. Joseph Church.
Mr. Dermody leaves his former wife, Marie R. Virgilio Dermody; a daughter, Kathleen Dermody of Cheshire; two sons, Michael J. Dermody and Rebecca Amuso of Pittsfield and James J. Dermody Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Cheshire; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Lawrence A. Dermody of Stuart, Fla., Arthur T. Dermody of Pittsfield and Kevin Dermody of Bonita Springs, Fla. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dermody was predeceased by two brothers, his twin and former Pittsfield Police Chief, William Dermody, and another brother, Michael Dermody.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mr. James J. Dermody Sr. will be Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at 8 a.m. from the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St., Pittsfield Mass., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, celebrated by Msgr. Michael A. Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m.
If friends desire, donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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colleen sample
August 1, 2019
Remembering Uncle Jimmy tomorrow. He is with his brothers, Lawrence, William and Michael, his loving nephews, John and Kerry, all Dermodys and proud of it. Miss you all. Your niece Colleen Dermody Sample. "May the roads rise to meet you, may the winds be always at your backs, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand."
Peggy Carpenter
August 8, 2012
Just getting back after being away and am reading the papers. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 7, 2012
ARTIE,KEVIN.KATHLEEN AND DERMODY FAMILY MEMBERS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.JIM WAS A FINE MAN WHO WILL BE SORELY
MISSED.
JOHN & PAT CODEY
Debbie Briggs Belair
August 7, 2012
To all of the Dermodys, I am so sorry about your dad. I have so many great memories of your entire family! I was happy to have seen your dad on a visit to Pittsfield not too long ago. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
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Lucy and Bernie Goclowski
August 6, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jason Virgilio
August 6, 2012
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing,he was a special man. Sending prayers and condolences to the Dermody family.
Peggy Fijal
August 6, 2012
I'm so sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. He was and always will be remembered as a "gentleman and a scholar". Many fond memories, especially at the Highland and the American Legion. He is totally free now, and is home with all the angels that preceded him -- both family and friends -- where the good times will, once again, begin. Jimmy will definitely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Melissa Collins
August 5, 2012
Mike & Becky,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Greg & Missy
Bonnie Riddle Worth
August 5, 2012
To the Dermody Family, I was sorry to hear of Mr. Dermody's passing. You all have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mickey & Marilee Finn
August 5, 2012
With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Terry Boland
August 5, 2012
We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Ross
August 5, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
August 5, 2012
Mike & Becky~ My thoughts are with you. ~Dawn Giftos
August 4, 2012
So sad to here of Jimmy's passing. Have great memories of him and all the Dermodys. We have been friends since the first grade at St. Joes. Very close up to the time we went in the service. Bill Baumgartner
Billy & Sonni-Jo Bruno
August 4, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
August 4, 2012
To the Dermody Family, We are so saddened to hear of Jimmys' passing. Ray enjoyed the many years of frienship that working together on the Pittsfield Force provided. Please be assured that our prayers are with Jimmy and all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Raymond & Sharon (Carmel) Shogry, Naples, FL.
Jim Welch
August 4, 2012
Jim, Mike and the entire Dermondy family: It's been a very long time since we knew you so well, but that does nothing to ease the sorrow we felt upon learning of the passing of your dad. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Your old friends, Jim & Jack Welch
August 3, 2012
Dear Kathy, Mike, Jimmy and family.
Your Dad was always good to me. I enjoyed coming to your home when I was young. Your mom is the best. Really glad we all got together for Kerry's birthday. You are in my prayers. Love Colleen Dermody and the Dermody family in Stuart, FL
Lisa Squires
August 3, 2012
Mike, Kathy and family,
Please accept our condolances on the passing of your Dad. I met him a few times with Bob (Kevins father), what a great sense of humor and personality. You are in our prayers at this time, may he and your family find peace. Much love!
Lisa Squires and family
Sally Dean
August 3, 2012
To the Dermody Family -
I was so sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Please take care,
Kevin Dondi
August 3, 2012
Mo, Kathy, Mike, and Jim J, and your families. Great memories of your Dad and Kenwood Street, Very sorry for your loss.
Kevin Dondi and family.
Gary Houghtaling
August 3, 2012
Mike and family, My condolences on the passing of your father
Roy Matthews
August 3, 2012
Kathy & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great guy,We will always remember the stories he would tell at Matt Reillys.
Roy & Dawn Matthews
David Flanagan
August 3, 2012
So sorry
David Flanagan
August 3, 2012
So sorry
August 3, 2012
To the Dermody Family. We are so sorry to hear about Jims passing. We have many fond memories of vacations in Wildwood and parties at our parents house. He was such a fun, nice man and liked by everyone that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sally (Rozon) & Mark McCarty
August 3, 2012
I was sadden to hear of my good friend Jimmy passing. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends
Peter T. McGuire
August 3, 2012
To The Family, We are sorry to hear about Mr. Dermody. You all will be in our prayers.You all know if you need anything we are here.
Jim Tworig and Family
Mike & Chris Bianco
August 3, 2012
Jim,
You were a gentleman and an inspiration, we will miss you.
Lenox Police Department
August 3, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences at the passing of Jimmy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Devanny Condron Funeral Home
August 3, 2012
We wanted you to know how much we care. Please know that we are here for you.
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