James W. Mccormack

James W. McCormack, 51, of Brick, NJ, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born in Point Pleasant, grew up in Howell, and was a graduate of Howell High School. He resided in Atlanta, GA, Belmar, and Jackson before moving to Brick. He was employed as a cook for the majority of his life, and also worked in construction. Jimmy was known for his positive outlook, his quick wit, and his innate ability to embellish a story. A lifelong sports fan, he loved the NY Giants and the Yankees. Jimmy had a true passion for music, especially Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, and the Beatles. He enjoyed writing songs and poetry, and playing his guitar. Jimmy had a gentle soul, was a true proponent of Peace, and never gave up hope. He didn't pass judgement on anyone, and believed that life is short, and love is forever. He was a kind hearted animal lover, and had a deep faith in God and Heaven. He loved his family dearly, especially his nieces and nephews, with whom he took such great pride. Jimmy was so loved, and will be so very missed. Jimmy was predeceased by his father, Joseph McCormack in 1988, his brother, Joseph McCormack in 1999, and his brother, Robert McCormack, in 2013. He is survived by his mother, Eileen McCormack of Northport, FL, 5 brothers, John of Point Pleasant, Michael of Media, PA, Ken of Media, PA, Stephen of Brick, and Dermot of NY, NY, 7 sisters, Patricia (John) of Duluth, GA, Eileen (Jeff) Fuller of Howell, Diane (Matt) Hall of Brick, Maureen (Rich) Pircher of Lacey, Denise (Bob) O'Beirne of Howell, Sheila (Paul) McCormack-Cooney of Dublin, Ireland, and Colleen (Mike) of Seattle, WA. He is also survived by nephews Kevin (Danielle), Joseph, Keith, Bobby, and Finn, and nieces Amanda (Ryan), Krista (Matt), Erin (Ajay), Tara, Katy, Meredith, Kathleen, Bridget, Sophia and Teagan, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM at The Church of St. Veronica, Howell, NJ. A private burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lakewood, NJ.