HUDSON FALLS – William T. “Pete” McCormick, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon, and family.
Born on July 14, 1939, in Poughkeepsie New York, he was the son of the late William and Luise (Gros) McCormick, Sr.
Pete was a 1957 graduate of Glens Falls High School, where he was a standout football player. He went on to attend Norwich University and began a successful career at Sears, Roebuck and Co., where he worked for 37 years before his retirement in 1993. In 2007, Pete was inducted into the first class of the Glens Falls High School Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the undefeated 1955 Glens Falls football team.
An outdoor enthusiast at heart, Pete loved hunting, fishing, canoeing, and snowmobiling with family and close friends. Some of his greatest memories were the times spent at Salmon and Hadlock Ponds. He enjoyed exploring new places with his camper on weekend getaways to the Adirondacks, and relaxing on the sandy shores of Ogunquit, Maine.
When he wasn’t in the woods, on the water, or near the ocean, Pete could be found in the backyard tending to his beautiful one-of-a-kind koi pond, bird feeders, and vegetable garden. Pete was a great baker and especially known for the many homemade pies he brought to family gatherings. His favorite meal was breakfast, and his family will forever miss the signature bacon he piled high on Christmas morning.
In his later years, Pete enjoyed spending time with dear friends and family sharing stories and reminiscing about days gone by. A true sports fan, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren throughout their many sporting and extracurricular activities. He was a loyal follower of the New York Giants and Yankees. He could often be found cheering on his teams while settling in for his favorite time of day, which was happy hour. Whether it was with family, friends, or a glass of Clan MacGregor, Pete’s feisty spirit and good humor were brightest during these special times.
Pete is predeceased by his parents, William and Luise McCormick, Sr., his sister, Claire McCormick, first wife, Evelyn George; and his daughter, Nancy Morrissey.
Survivors include: his beloved wife, Sharon McCormick; his daughters, Connie(Reid) Lewis and Judi (Paul) Stento; his son, Bill (Lauren) McCormick; son-in-law, Dave Morrissey; stepson, Rick (Lisa) Bancroft, and stepdaughter, Janet (Roger) Ahrens. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Jessica (Taylor) and Allyce Morrissey, Emily, Lindsey and Matthew Stento, Mia McCormick, Ashley (Dillon) Barbeito, Kayla Bancroft, Zachary (Claire), Elizabeth, and Josh Ahrens; his 3 great grandchildren, Cooper and Camille Barbeito, and Lake Morrissey.
The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Mihindu and all the staff at the Renal Dialysis Center, as well as Dr. Christopher Mason at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center in Glens Falls for their exemplary care.
A private viewing will take place at the convenience of the family.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Church of St. Mary’s – St. Paul’s, 11 Wall Street in Hudson Falls.
Rite of Committal will take place immediately following the funeral mass at Pine View Cemetery, 21 Quaker Road, in the Town of Queensbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in memory of Pete be made to one of the following organizations that were meaningful to him: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or C.R Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.