Eamon was born July 3, 1938 in Ireland to the late Edward "Ned" and Mary McDermott McCormack. He was preceded in death by brothers, Diarmuid and Frank McCormack.
Eamon immigrated to the US from Ireland in 1958 and proudly served in the US Army. He remained a proud supporter of veterans throughout his life. After marriage, Eamon and Jean spent many happy years raising Meg and Eddie in Wappingers Falls, NY. He worked for Metropolitan Life for 25 years in sales and management positions. Eamon was an active member of the Wappingers BPOE2609 Order of Elks. Eamon's happiest moments were spent with his family. He had a wonderful sense of humor. His grandchildren nicknamed him “Grump” and he loved it. Time spent traveling together as a family, especially going home to Ireland, visiting the beach, the mountains, the Caribbean or just sitting around a table playing cards were the most fun for him. He was funny and charming, and loved a good laugh.
Eamon is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jean Ryan McCormack; daughter, Meg Maguire and husband, Michael; son, Eddie McCormack and wife, Linda; sisters, Aileen Bracken and Ann McGuire; brother, Seamus McCormack; grandchildren, Hailey, Ned, Jack and Kiara; brothers in law; sisters in law; nieces, nephews and life long friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held 2pm Friday, November 15, 2019 at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC 27502.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation or the American Lung Association.
Condolences may be made to www.ApexFuneral.net
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