It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John J. McDermott of Sea Girt, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 14, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John J. McDermott to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John J. McDermott and Elizabeth McDermott (Norton); his siblings, Janet Hayes and George McDermott; his brothers-in-law, Rick Cross and Vinny Stepnowski; and his wife Margaret.

He is survived by : his sisters, Betty Ann Cross and Eileen Stepnowski; his siblings-in-law, Terry Hayes and Mary Jeanne McDermott; his children, Peggy Houseman (Andrew Folchetti) of Punta Gorda, FL, John (Allmond McDermott) of Ocean Pines, MD, Nancy McDermott (Ray Ringen) of Cream Ridge, NJ and Mary (John Evans) of Willow Spring, NC.; his grandchildren, Caron Watson (Jay), Matthew Watson (Megan), Daniel Watson, Jake Evans, Shannon Evans, Kyle McDermott and Joey McDermott; and his great grandchildren, Nolan, Brody and Skylar. He is also survived by friends, neighbors, lifelong friends, cousins and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home