Robert S. McDermott

Robert S. McDermott obituary, Salem, MA

Robert S. McDermott

Robert McDermott Obituary

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SALEM – Mr. Robert S. McDermott 59, of Salem, beloved husband of Linda K. (Trepas) McDermott, died Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Robert R. and Nancy McDermott. He was raised and educated in Oregon, Ohio and was a graduate of Clay high School. He continued his education at the University of Southern California, the Academy – Radio broadcasting School in phoenix, AZ and earned his Respiratory Therapist Degree from Appollo Medical School in Glendale, Arizona. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. McDermott had been employed as a United States Marshall and was a well-known Radio Disc Jockey for many years with Clear Chanel in Denver Colorado. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Robert was an ardent USC football Fan. He was devoted to his family and will be remembered for his outgoing personality and dedication to his family. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Linda K. (Trepas) McDermott of Salem, his daughters, Adrienne McDemott and her husband Shawn of Maryland, Nancy McDermott of Phoenix, AZ and Brandi McDermott of Lynn, his sons, Robert 'Buddy" McDermott of Phoenix, AZ, Troy McDermott of Salem, Todd McDermott of Salem and Curtis McDermott and his wife Candice of Salem, his 12 grandchildren, Rachel, Amber, Destiny Rose, Grace, Brayden, Zach, Rachel, Gabby, Joe Joe, Destiny, Nevaeh and Damion, his siblings, Mickey McDermott, Jeff McDermott, Linda Rife and Carol Lavelle of Toledo, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral service will be held in The O'Donnell Funeral Home, 46 Washington Sq., (At Salem Common) Salem, Friday, May 19th at 1 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial is private. Visiting hours prior to the service from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.. Donations in his memory may be made to The O'Donnell Funeral Home. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com

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October 8, 2025

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May 6, 2020

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August 3, 2017

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Adrienne

October 8, 2025

I love you and miss you dad. I think about you and all the great memories we had together.

Love you. Peanut

Adrienne Graupner

May 6, 2020

Missing you everyday dad. I think about you and the time's we had together and all the times we talked. I will be lighting another candle for you this year. I love you lots. Your always in my heart

Brian Wnek

August 3, 2017

"Play that funky music white boy." Was a special request. Thanks Robert.

Verna McDermott

May 15, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all.
From the family of the Late Uncle Art McDermott, Verna McDermott, John Allen McDermott and Shawna Skinner

Bobbie Fulkert

May 13, 2017

Bob and Nancy I am so sorry for your loss of your son, my prayers are with you and your family
love Bobbie

Adrienne GRAUPNER

May 12, 2017

You will be forever missed but always remebered. I love you .. your daughter peanut (Adrienne Graupner) and family..

Rachel McDermott

May 12, 2017

RIP. Ex wife Karen aka Rachel and our children Buddy Nancy and Adrienne. Farewell.

Bill Lefevre

May 12, 2017

Rest in Peace, Marine. My condolences to the McDermott family. Semper Fi

Kathy Gambini-Melvin

May 12, 2017

So sorry to here this news.
Prayers and love to the family.

Kathy Gambini-Melvin

Nancy Mcdermott

May 11, 2017

Rest with angels dad u will be missed love ur daughter nancy.

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