Timothy McDermott, 57, of Pennsburg, died quietly at home on Dec. 15th. He is survived by his daughter, Brianna McDermott.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Catherine McDermott of Quakertown and the late Edward McDermott. A 1985 graduate of Quakertown Community Senior High School, Tim had a career in grocery retail before landing a position he enjoyed as a fire protection technician for Cintas Fire Protection Solutions.
Though he grew up in Quakertown, Tim found a home in the Upper Perkiomen community, where he applied his love for Philadelphia sports teams and uncanny ability to mimic their announcers as the Voice of Upper Perk wrestling for 34 years and chief announcer for Upper Perk Indians football for the past 11 years. An ardent golfer, Tim enjoyed playing the regional courses and in leagues at Macoby Run Golf Course and others with lifelong friends and teammates.
In addition to his daughter, Tim is survived by his mother, Cathy McDermott of Quakertown, brothers, Joe (Yvonne) of Allentown and Greg (Dawn) of Quakertown; his sister, Mary McDermott of Quakertown; niece Kelly Stoudt of Quakertown and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Danny and Derry. He is also survived by his former wife, Jennifer McDermott, and her extended family with whom he remained close; and a large network of friends who provided unwavering support throughout his life.
Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 20th, 2024, at St. Isidore's R.C. Church, 2545 Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown PA 18951. Calling hours will be held from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at noon. Interment will immediately follow at the Quakertown Union Cemetery.
Contributions in Tim's name may be made to St Luke's Health Network Cancer Center, Bethlehem PA.
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