With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Francis McDermott in Princeton, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 11, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Edward McDermott and Madelyn McDermott (Foulkes); his siblings, Maureen, Dick and Bobby; and his wife Marie Collins.

He is survived by : his grandchildren, Mary, Bob, Kevin and Michael; his children, Mary (Jerry), Bob (Kelly), Kevin (Keely) and Michael (Daniela); his grandchildren, Olivia, Matthew, Shannon, Kaitlyn, Riley, Makena, Liam, Logan, Lukas and Theresa; and his great grandchild Cameron.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 14th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service (501 Hwy 79, Morganville, NJ 07751). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, June 15th 2024 at 9:30 AM at the St. Clement Roman Catholic Church (172 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ 07747). A burial was held on Saturday, June 15th 2024 at 11:15 AM at the Holy Cross Burial Park (840 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to make a donation of remembrance can do so to: The Lupus Foundation of America at http://www.lupus.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Old Bridge and Waitt Funeral Homes & Cremation Services