Richard "Rick" Mcdermott, Sr.

Richard "Rick" McDermott, Sr, of Eagleville, PA passed away peacefully on February 3, 2020, at the age of 75.  Born on November 27, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late David Peter and Martha Irene (Woodward) McDermott.

He was a talented packaging engineer for Amoco/Silgan Plastics for over 20 years and was well-liked and respected by all who worked with him.  Aside from spending time with his family, he enjoyed going to casinos and even spent a short time living in Las Vegas, fulfilling a dream of his later in life.  He also enjoyed watching crime shows and the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

Rick is survived by brother David McDermott, Jr. and sister Irene (Thomas) McNulty; sons Richard Jr., William and wife Jessica, daughters Sandra McDermott and Christine Fox and husband Ronald; grandchildren William Ricci, Danielle Reiter, Jason Colcott, Lauren Fox and Bentley McDermott; and great-granddaughters Michaela and Veronica Ricci.

The family will receive visitors for a memorial gathering on Saturday, February 15, from 10 – 11 am at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A.  3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am.

Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick's memory may be made to Cure PSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093.