Jacqueline McCormick

Jacqueline McCormick, born on November 28, 1949, in Manhattan, New York, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 76. A longtime resident of Sound Beach, New York, Jacqueline was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a kind soul who left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

After graduating from high school and vocational school, Jacqueline followed her calling into nursing. She worked for many years as a nurse for Dr. Ramsey Khoury, where she was known for her compassion, dedication, and tireless work ethic. Jacqueline cared deeply for her patients, always putting their needs before her own and treating everyone with warmth, respect, and dignity.

Though nursing was close to her heart, Jacqueline was truly a jack of all trades. Her resilience and determination were evident throughout her life as she took on many roles, including NYC crossing guard, school aide, lunch lady, and bus driver. No matter the job, Jacqueline approached her work with pride and kindness. Her gentle nature and caring heart made her beloved by coworkers and deeply appreciated by all those whose lives she touched.

Jacqueline met the love of her life, Martin Andrew McCormick Sr., in Manhattan, New York. Together they shared 44 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Their story is a beautiful reminder that true love endures wherever life may lead. Together, Jacqueline and Martin raised their children, who were the greatest joy of her life and will cherish her memory forever.

Jacqueline found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed scratch-off tickets, crafting hook rugs, challenging herself with word finds, listening to books on tape, and spending time walking and swimming at the beach. She loved listening to her Neil Diamond tapes, enjoying Wendy’s, and, most of all, driving her grandchildren around town, creating countless cherished memories along the way.

Jacqueline will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Martin; her children, Robert (Erin) Potts, Khoury (Nicholas) Santomassino, and Martin (Nicole) McCormick Jr.; and her treasured grandchildren, Gabriel Cruz, Robert Potts, Hannah Potts, Bethany Potts, Theresa Santomassino, Rocco Santomassino, and Nicholas Santomassino. She is also survived by her sister, Helen Fougere; her nieces and nephews, Katrina, Darlene, Paula, Irene and Louie; several cousins and grand nieces and nephews; and her beloved and loyal pets, Schafer, Misty, Gypsy, and Robert and Blacky the cat.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Winifred Gentle; her 1st husband, Robert Potts Sr.; her children, Kelly Ann Potts and Kaitlin McCormick; her brothers, Sunny, Jack and Timmy Gentle; and her nephew, Danny Fougere.

Visitation services will be held at O. B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ‘Save the Sound’ in memory of Jacqueline McCormick.

Jacqueline’s warmth, kindness, and love will be remembered by all who knew her, and her legacy of family, compassion, and joy will live on forever.