Thomas P. McDermott 1943-2024

Tom was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Peter and Agnes Bradley McDermott.

Tom worked for Sharon Steel as an electrician for 30 years and retired from Monroe Fabricating after 20 years as a crane operator.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Tom was a member of St. Rose Church.

He had been a Little League coach for baseball and softball for many years in Girard and later enjoyed watching his grandchildren play ball. Tom also enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 57 years, Margaret Reesh McDermott, whom he married July 2, 1966; his children, Colleen McDermott of Girard and Leonard (Deanna) McDermott of McDonald; sister, Kathleen (Stuart) Rothman of Boardman; brother, Robert (Nancy) McDermott of Boardman; grandchildren, Meghan (Matt) Blount, Kerrigan McDermott and Bailey McDermott; and great-grandchildren, Isabella McDermott, Jacob Blount and Emma Blount.

Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Rosalie McDermott; son-in-law, Stephen Roush; and nephews, Jeremy Rothman and Peter McDermott.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Blackstone Funeral Home, where visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Tom will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery with military honors.

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