Arthur R. McCormack, Jr., 61, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Northford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Husband of Janet Anastasio McCormack. Born in New Haven on July 21, 1951; son of the late Arthur R. and Helen Fahey McCormack. Art was a truck driver for Divina Products, H. Krevit & Company, and later for Exxon Mobil until his retirement. Father of Arthur R. (Traci) McCormack III of North Haven, Melissa McCormack of Guilford, Scott and Sean McCormack both of North Branford. Grandfather of Christopher DeBridgita, Arthur R. McCormack IV and Joslyn McCormack. Brother of Nancy (Larry) Marchetti of Hamden and Barbara (Kevin) Cassidy of Northford. Nephew of Terry Whitmyer and Andrew Fahey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
Our sympathy goes out to you Janet, and your family. Art was a wonderful man, and will be missed immensely. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. The fond memories that we had with Art will never be forgotten.
Although we only knew Art for a short time, we learned early on what an unselfish and caring man he was. Always thinking of others. Never complaining and always concerned about others’ health issues. He will be missed by many. Fond memories of golf Tuesdays and 4th of July parties. His strong will gave his family many extra months of joyous times with him. Our sympathies go out to Jan, the children, grandchildren, and family and friends who have lost such a special man.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our condolences to the family. We will miss Art and we’ll have fond memories of the good times we had. Art you will be with the Wed group forever. Rest in peace & hit ’em straight.
Traci and Art,
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Janet and Family,
Extending my sympathy.
Sean & Artie – I was deeply saddened to hear of your father’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to both of you, your Mom & your family & all that knew your Dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you. May God bless & comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Art made our world a little better by just being our friend. Truly a great guy and I know he was a wonderful husband and father. Janet ours prayers and love go out to you and the kids.
I came to know Artie through our golf group here at the Villages that I joined last year. In that short time he became a true friend. I will always remember his positive attitude and the dignity he displayed throughout his ordeal. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Janet, Artie, Melissa, Sean and Scott,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Artie. I still can’t believe that I am reading this. There are so many special memories from the past living in Northford that have never been forgotten. You and Artie were always great to Jason, Kristen and me. There are no words that will comfort you during this time of sadness but just know you will be in our thoughts and prayers and that you are not alone. We are sending you our love to wrap around your broken hearts.
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
Dear McCormack Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in this loss knowing that you have gained an angel. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Artie- I just heard of your Fathers passing and I am so sorry I was not in town to attend the services. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Dear Janet and family – My best memories of Artie were mostly from our days at Centerville School. He was always a gentle soul and a kind friend. I know he lived his adult life with those same qualities. I am so sorry for his suffering and for your loss. The world is missing one good guy now. My sympathies to you all.
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to you Janet and all your family. Art was a great guy and wonderful husband, dad and grandfather who will be missed by so many who loved him as well as those who were fortunate to call him a friend. God bless you and comfort you and your loved ones during this most difficult of times.
We are so very sorry for the great loss caused by Art’s death. Our prayers and sympathies go out to Janet and his extended family. One measure of a man is how much he was loved. Art was greatly loved! He will be sorely missed.
To all of the McCormack family, I want to convey my sincerest condolences and prayers to all of you. Art fought a good fight but now will rest in peace.
Artie, Traci and Family very sorry for your loss; May Your Memories
Bring you Comfort
OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. ART WAS A GREAT FREIND AS WELL AS AN ASSET TO GLENVIEW.
TIM- JEAN-ROGER-MATT-BOB-KENNY-CY-MARK-MARY
Janet, Artie, Traci, Sean, Scott and Melissa – we are all so sorry to hear of Art’s passing. We certainly have fond memories of him throughout the years. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you, Janet and your family. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jan & I would like to offer our sympathy to the family. We’ll miss you ,but we have all the good times to remember. Yoyu’ll be with the guys every Wed forever Artie.
ARTIE WAS A GREAT GOLFER, BUT MOST OF ALL A GREAT GREAT FRIEND WHO WILL BE MISSED. TO JANET AND CHILDREN OUR HOPES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
It was our privilege to know Art and be considered his friends. We shared good times with him, along with watching the valiant battle he fought for his health. We will remember him for the strong-willed, confident and loving man that he was, and how comfortable he made those around him feel. Our deepest condolences to Jan and his family, hoping that he will always be thought of as the good man he was. Art will not be forgotten by those who’s lives he touched.
Our deepest condolences at this time of great loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
A GREAT GOLFER AND A GREAT GREAT FRIEND WHO WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. TO JANET AND CHILDREN OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
My deepest condolences. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Artie: We are all thinking about you and your family. So sorry to learn of your loss.
we were so glad to have had the pleasure of both of you for neighbors, art was always so good natured,we are so sorry for your loss, there are no words to express our feeling, he is home now and we will all meet again love connie&richard
Artie & Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though your dad isn’t with you physically, he will remain alive through your love & your memories. God will give you the strenght & courage to endure this very difficult time. You & your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sean, Artie & Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I know how close you were as a family and how much you will miss his presence. Know that he will always be with you in your hearts and in the memories you have of him. Stay strong and know that my love, thoughts and prayers will be with you all. May God’s blessings be upon all of you in your time of sorrow.
Artie, Traci and Family;
You all have a special guardian angel watching over you. May your memories bring you all comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Artie, Traci and Family
We are very sorry for your loss; please extend our thoughts to your family.
Jan, my deepest condolences to you and your children. Art was a good friend to me and one of the best golfing buddies a man could ask for! I know his loss will be difficult, and for that you have my prayers for strength. I am comforted in the though that he was surrounded by his family as he passed, and know in my heart he is in a better place. He will be missed. God bless you and yours.
Our prayers our with you and your family.
On behalf of the Hogan family, thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Artie.
We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.
Artie I am so very saddened to hear of your loss; keep the happy memories in mind and he will never truly leave you; our prayers are with you and Tracie and your family.
we where so glad we got to be neighbors with both of you.we are so sorry for your loss. art was always a happy ,good natured guy.god bless your whole family. he is home now,we will all meet again. love connie&richard
I’m saddened to hear about the loss of a truly wonderful man… You were all blessed to have him in your lives, and I was honored that I had gotten the chance to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Artie – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Uncle Art, we will miss you so much and know that you are at peace now. Our condolences to all the McCormack family. May God give you the grace and hope to get through this difficult time. We love you all!
In a time when your heart it aching so deeply, it’s hard to find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I am lucky enough to say that I’ve gotten to spend many years with your family & have wonderful memories. Your dad was and will always be remembered as a great man. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at such a sad time. I will treasure all the happy memories I have of your dad, as I know you all will.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a TREASURE”
Artie was a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed. We have many memories of the good times we had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet and his family.
to: art’s family my deepest condolences in your loss. in the short time that i had the esteem pleasure in sharing precious time with art,playing golf and sharing stories at the conclusion of our golf matches will be sorely missed. my prayers go out to your family. roger stokes
Nancy and family – I was looking through the high school yearbook and remembering friends from the past. While trying to find you I read that your brother passed away. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope all is well with everyone else in your family. I’d like to connect with you if you’d also like to do so. Respectfully, Karen Pleines