James T. McDermott

James T. McDermott obituary, East Pittsburgh, PA

James T. McDermott

James McDermott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Patrick T Lanigan Funeral Home - East Pittsburgh on Jun. 9, 2022.

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Of Forest Hills, age 65, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
Beloved husband of Diane (Churchfield) McDermott for 36 years.
Loving father of Adam McDermott of Forest Hills, Meagan (Joshua) Worth of Brentwood and Mollie (John) McDermott-Minich of Forest Hills.
Treasured Grand Daddy of Joshua, Jr. and Daphne Worth; Connor and Kohen McDermott.
Brother of Michelle Telli of Penn Hills, Thomas (Joy) McDermott of North Huntingdon and the late Joseph McDermott.
Jim was a man of simple pleasures such as walking his dog, visiting his cottage on French Creek and appreciating wildlife. His greatest joy came from sharing any time with his grandchildren.
Friends are welcome on Saturday from 2-7pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Avenue at Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800) where a Service will be held on Saturday at 7pm.
Memorial donations may be made to Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center, 21601 Stull Rd., Saegertown, PA 16433 or www.tamarackwildlife.org.
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