John J. McCormick

John J. "Jerry" McCormick, 74, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at University Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he graduated from St. John Evangelist High School, Regiopolis College in Kingston, Ontario and attended Niagara University. He retired from AC&S after 35 years and was a member of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators, Local 30. Jerry attended Holy Family Church. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Links at Sunset Ridge. He enjoyed watching sports and was a past member of the Pastime Athletic Club. Jerry also loved spending time with his grandchildren. Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, in 1979.  Surviving are his children, Kelly (Ron) Beardsley of Camillus, John (Andrea) of Syracuse, Leo (Melissa) and Marianne Murphy, both of Camillus, Margaret (Tom) Ristoff of Onondaga Hill and David Brian of Portland, OR; siblings, Joan Collins, Charles McCormick, Michael McCormick, Daniel (Shami) McCormick, Susan (James) Hartnett, Marilyn (Peter) Cappuccilli and Patrick (Cathy) McCormick; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, September 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 5 at 9 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Jerry will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd., SW #103, Lilburn, GA 30047. Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com