Timothy M. McCormick

October 8, 1964 - June 7, 2021

Timothy MichaelMcCormick, 56 – "Best Husband and Best Daddy Ever."

Timothy went to be with the Lord on June 7 ^th , 2021.  He was surrounded by family at his home in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  He had defeated brain cancer and fought a courageous battle against prostate cancer.  Tim was born to Gilbert P. (the late) and Madeline M. (O'Keefe) McCormick on October 8, 1964 in Chicago, IL.  His wife Melissa Chonga McCormick and daughter Madeline Grace survive him.

Tim grew up in Country Club Hills, IL and graduated from Rich Central High School.  He went on to study at the University of Illinois in Chicago.  Tim joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served our Nation for 21 years.  His unit was one of the first teams to set up communications in Afghanistan and he retired with the rank of Master Sargent. He married Melissa Chonga Pak on April 8, 2000.  He later graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Industrial Education.  After the Air Force, he served as a teacher and worked in avionics repair.  Tim enjoyed many hobbies including, boating, fishing, cycling and home repair.  He enjoyed spending time with his Family.  Tim was a good friend and neighbor to many and we all miss him.

His mother, Madeline Holstrom (O'Keefe) and stepfather, John Holstrom, also survive Tim. Tim leaves behind many sisters and brothers: Sherri Heflin, Susan Stanicek, Noelle Cox-McDaniel, Kristen Holstrom, Andrew Cox, Jr. and Scott McCormick.  He had many Aunts and Uncles including James and Laurette O'Keefe, Jack and Patricia (the late) Mangan, Colleen O'Keefe (the late) and Michael Kovac.  He had many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Tim's Grandparents are the late James and Alice O'Keefe (Swietlicki) and the late Gilbert and Marie McCormick (Pechos).

Military Funeral services will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA18940 at a later date. "… and I will live in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6

In lieu of flowers, the Family has set up a Go Fund Me Account for Madeline Grace (Maddie).  This will be used for educational and autism therapy that she needs to help her growth and development.  Please use link for donations: https://gofund.me/9c6fdbcf Thank you, and May God Bless You.

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