Thomas J. McDermott of Dennis and Largo, Florida passed away on February 8, 2021. Tom was born and raised in Boston, the son of Thomas and Marie (Wilson) McDermott. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Keefe Dempsey and father to Joanne O’Connell (Kevin) of Holliston, MA, Janet Arcovitch (Chuck) of Canton, MA, and Thomas McDermott of Dubuque, Iowa. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Brendan, Matthew and Christopher O’Connell, Will Arcovitch and Jimmy and Maggie McDermott. His grandson, Timothy, predeceased him.
Tom was retired from the Boston Police Department. He loved to travel and watch sports, particularly the Boston Bruins. Donations in Tom’s memory can be made to the Timothy O’Connell Foundation named in honor of his beloved grandson, Tim, who lost his battle against leukemia at the age of 10.
No services are scheduled at this time due to the restrictions imposed by Covid 19.
Or by mail:
The Timothy O'Connell Foundation
35 Erin Way
Holliston, MA 01746
In Remembrance of Tom “Pa” McDermott, donations may be made to the Timothy O’Connell Foundation—a charity dedicated to research and support of families with children affected with acute myeloid leukemia and other cancers.
The Timothy O'Connell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization foundation
Tax ID #26-2636160