James "Jim" L. McDermott

James L. “Jim” McDermott, 88, of Manteno passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital. Jim was born November 20, 1931 in Chicago the son of Joseph and Rose McDermott. On October 20, 1951 he married Mary Galich at St. Francis De Sales Church in Chicago. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; a son, James L. McDermott Jr. of Hammond, IN; a daughter, Patricia McDermott of Munster, IN; a sister, Shelia(Tom) Deasey of Strawberry, AZ; a sister-in-law, Martina McDermott of DeMotte, IN; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents; two brother, Terry and Joseph McDermott; and a sister Elaine. Jim was a retired sheet metal worker, Local 73 and retired from Federal Signal Corp after 18 years. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-1953. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno and a lifetime member of V.F.W Post 8141 in Calumet City. He enjoyed woodworking, sports, and gardening. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.