Richard T. McCormick, aka “God’s Gift to Women,” age 84, of Lemont, caused confusion in heaven when he showed up at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter mistook him for Paul Newman, who had already been a heavenly resident for years. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Catherine (David) Armstrong, Jeanne (Shawn) Hickey, Michael (Lisa) McCormick and Susan (Richard) Carroll. Devoted grandfather of Mary, Daniel, Ryan, Caroline, Maura, Meghan, the late Angel and the late Kristen. Dear brother of Martin (Barbara) McCormick and brother-in-law of Diane Schoen and Collette McCormick. Fond uncle to many. Richard was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth McCormick, Roberta Mansell and Nancy Wilkes. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Thursday February 27th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Friday February 28th from the funeral home to St. Scholastica Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital appreciated. Funeral info 630-964-6500
He may have been “God’s gift to women” to the ladies, but he was God’s gift to our family, his friends and all he met. Love ya Dad!
Mr. McCormick was certainly God’s gift to humanity! No sunlight between word and deed in his case. That’s the very definition of a Gentleman’s gentleman. Peace to the legions of people who loved him and continue to.
Dear Richard and Susan,
The Knights of Columbus St. John Council 3738 (Westmont, IL) express their deepest sympathy on the passage of Richard into eternal life. The council will include him in its prayers for repose of the soul.
God’s peace be with you,
David Ortman, Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus
St. John Council 3738
25 N. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
Sorry For Your Loss, I worked a few years sitting next to Rich at May & Speh, He was always easy to get along with………….
Adding He was a Sox Fan, played baseball Himself as an adult….
God Bless…………….