Obituary of Gregory J. McDermott

Retired Fairfield Fireman Gregory J. McDermott, age 60, of Monroe, beloved husband of Charlene Traverse McDermott, died peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at St. Vincents Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport on July 3, 1949, he was a son of S. Judith Cwalina McDermott of Bridgeport and the late John McDermott. Mr. McDermott was a graduate of Western New England University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He was a retired Firefighter with 27 dedicated years of service to the Town of Fairfield. Greg was a member of the Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters (B.A.R.F.) and also volunteered at the Connecticut Burn Camp. He enjoyed collecting antiques and was a member of Port 5, Bridgeport. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with his family and he will be deeply missed. In addition to his beloved wife of 35 years and his mother, survivors include two loving children, Scott McDermott of Bridgeport and Michele McDermott and her husband Paul Mahler of Torrington, a cherished granddaughter Morgan Elizabeth, a brother, Robert McDermott and his wife Debbie of Arizona, brother-in-law Marc Traverse and his wife Nichole of California, best friend Charles DeAngelis and his wife Betsy as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Information Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:30 a.m. in St. Stephen Church 6948 Main St., Trumbull, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610