Donald Joseph Mcdermott

Donald Joseph McDermott, lovingly known as “Don,” passed away June 19th, 2016 at the Coatesville Veterans Hospital. Don was a Vietnam veteran. Don was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from Downingtown High School in 1965.

He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps on October 6, 1966, where he served for 4 years as a 6082 Activation Clerk (Airplane Inspector), and 2 years in the Marine Corps Reserve. While serving he distinguished himself and thus earned The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.

Donald was funny, hardworking and an adventurous person, he loved his family and friends. He loved hobby toys and classic Mercedes cars. Don loved spending time with his grandchildren, tinkering with anything mechanical, and making dad jokes. Don will be loved and missed by all who touched his life.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Mary Ann McDermott of Parkesburg, PA. He was a devoted father of Tina Ann Swartz and husband Kenneth of Marion, OH, Joseph McDermott and wife Tracey of Brigantine, NJ and Nathaniel McDermott and wife Bryn of West Chester, PA. A dear brother to Edward McDermott and wife Suzanne of Downingtown, PA, and Patrick McDermott and Kim of Port St. Lucie, FL, and the late Diane Wagner and husband Robert of Downingtown, PA. Loving Grandfather of Nikkolas Logic of Marion, OH, Kai McDermott of Brigantine, NJ and Troi McDermott of Brigantine, NJ. Great Grandfather of Ian Logic of Marion, OH. He was beloved by his numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Don is predeceased by his Mother and Father, Elizabeth Margaret and Edward Francis McDermott of Downingtown, PA. He will be greatly missed.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12:00pm - 1:00 pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365 followed by funeral and interment services at the Upper Octorara Cemetery, 357 Octorara Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com