Dr. James Joseph McCormick Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, physician, and friend went to heaven on November 21, 2021, at the age of 83. He was a man of strong faith, honest, generous, loving and kind to everyone he met. He was known to most as “Jim” and “Doc” by others.
Jim was born in Miami, Florida and was a talented opera singer throughout his school years. He graduated from the University of Miami and decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doctor. He attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri and later became a resident at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He met Patricia Hanes while in residency and married her on August 5, 1966. Jim and Pat moved to Miami, Florida so that they could begin their new life together.
Jim was a Doctor of Osteopathy and specialized in family medicine. He served the citizens of Miami, as well as neighboring islands for 52 years. His love for his patients was known to all and unparalleled. He could be found going on “house calls” when a patient was unable to come into the office. He was more than just a doctor to his patients; he was a friend.
He was a wonderful husband and father. He loved his wife Pat and his children with all his heart. He left a legacy of four children: Jim, Tricia, Annmarie, and Margie; twelve grandchildren: Cassie, Alicia, Allie, Gabe, Josh, Ryan, Asher, Riley, Brady, Landon, Samantha, and Patrick; and one great-grandson Max.
Jim was a truly blessed and talented man. He was an amazing singer, trusted physician, and known as “The Big Fix-it” around the house. There was nothing he could not do or create, including an actual, physical train, that children could ride in and was even displayed in parades. He loved working with wood and model trains. He lived a life of love, peace, and faith. His motto was “peace and love,” and he taught his family about forgiveness and love of God. He will be greatly missed by all who have known and loved him.
Services will begin with a viewing on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Babione Funeral Home, located at 10060 Calle Comercio Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33428 from 2pm-6pm. The funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 29th at 10am at St. John’s Catholic Church located at 10300 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33498. Following the mass, please join us for a Celebration of Life at The McCormick residence. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Boys Town South Florida.
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