Joseph Phillip McDermott, 79, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully July 6, 2017 at Ted & Diane Brandley Hospice House, Summerfield, Florida with his family by his bedside. He was the husband of Emily McDermott.Joe was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts a son of the late Joseph and Lydia McDermott.
Prior to his retirement he was a Foreman at Foster Grant Corp. Joe moved to Florida in 1982. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Belleview, FL and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus belonging to St. Theresa Council 8012, Belleview, FL. He worked BINGO at the Knights of Columbus for 26 years. He was a member of Orange Blossom Hills Association and a Director for Housing. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and member of the American Legion. He enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Surviving are his wife of 5 years, Emily McDermott; sons, Joe McDermott, Jeff McDermott; daughter, Kelly Carrasquilo; step-daughters, Linda Lee Gallo, Shirley Bairan, Emily Rose DiMarino; step-sons, Larry Louis Low, Anthony Low, Kenny Low, Rick Low; sisters, Sister Joan McDermott, Bonnie Brenner, Theresa Guogen, Pat Stone, Barbara Granger; grandchildren, Linda Marie Gallo, Kristy Gallo, Maria Gallo, Vanetta Bairan, Kadra Bairan, Allie Bairan, Aubrey Guotorre, Crystal Low, Brianna Low, Ryan Low, Kaylynn Low, Ashyer Low, Anthony DiMarino; great-grandchildren, Maric Slack, Easton, Slack, Dean Guotorre, Gavin Low, Glenn Michael Low; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lydia McDermott; step-son, Glenn Low and great-grandchild, Daly Slack.
The family will receive friends at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Belleview on Friday, July 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Ocala. Services entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Rd., Belleview, FL 34420.
In lieu of flowers donations made to St. Theresa Building Fund or Hospice of Marion County, South Team would be appreciated.