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John Joseph McCormack, Jr., 77, of Vero Beach passed away on February 6, 2022. John was born August 22, 1944 in Morristown, New Jersey to John and Marion (nee Smith) McCormack. He served in the United States Army and later began a lifelong career in the insurance industry. He would retire as the Executive Vice President of TIAA-CREF in New York, New York.
Though his accolades are many a few of his proudest achievements were serving on the St. Bonaventure Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2012, as Vice Chair from 2004 to 2012 and on numerous other of the school’s committees. In 2000 he established the John J. McCormack, Jr. Endowment Scholarship. He served on the FAM fund Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2018 and as Chairman from 2007 to 2018; Trustee of the APA Insurance Trust; Trustee of the Employment Benefit Research Institute; and on the Advisory Board of the Andrew Mellon Foundation.
John was preceded in death by his son, John Joseph McCormack III; his parents; brother, Patrick McCormack; sister-in-law, Susan Rush and brother-in-law, Peter Holden.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Judy; sons, Brendan (Sarah) McCormack of San Diego, California and Matthew McCormack of Tempe, Arizona; daughter, Maggie McCormack of Morris Plains, New Jersey; four grandchildren, Charli, Hannah, Penelope and Benjamin; sister, Catherine Holden; niece, Megan Rush; nephews, Rob (Liz), Peter (Inge), John (Karen) and Michael.
Memorial donations in John’s honor may be made to the St. Bonaventure University John J. McCormack Jr. Scholarship. Donations may be mailed to University Advancement P.O. Box 2519, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778.
Arrangements are under the care of Millennium Cremation Service of Vero Beach. Friends are encouraged to leave fond memories of John and condolences for his family at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.
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Bob Donius
February 17, 2022, 4:31 pm
Dear Judy,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a beautiful man. We are grateful for the wonderful conversations we shared with the two of you.
Love and prayers and a big hug,
Bob and Kim Donius
MaryAnn DeChiaro
February 18, 2022, 1:49 pm
Judy and family,
So sorry to read of John’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
MaryAnn DeChiaro
April A Weber
February 18, 2022, 6:16 pm
Dear Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. April Hildebrandt Weber
Joan Roeben Licursi
February 18, 2022, 9:07 pm
Dear Judy and family,
So sorry to learn about John’s recent passing. It was a pleasure to serve with him on the St. Bonaventure Board of Trustees, and the University community is grateful for his many years of commitment and accomplishment. May John rest in peace and May God’s light shine on all of you.
Sincerely,
Joan Roeben Licursi ‘65
Laurie Branch
February 18, 2022, 10:38 pm
What a tremendous loss of a generous, funny, and incredibly dedicated individual. I had the pleasure of serving for a decade on the board with John and always found his insights on point and his company delightful. I am saddened by his passing and send my heartfelt condolences to Judy and his family.
Marv Stocker ‘65
February 18, 2022, 11:07 pm
Dear Judy and Family, I was very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I was honored to serve on the Board of Trustees when John was Vice Chair. His love, concern and passion for Bona’s showed through at every meeting and in every decision we made. He truly was the ideal Bonaventure Man. My prayers are for you and your family. May John Rest In Peace. Marv Stocker
Margaret Carney OSF
February 19, 2022, 6:33 pm
Dear Judy,
When I look back on John’s years as a Bonaventure trustee, I can say without hesitation that he helped guide the school through one of the most difficult periods in its history. He was a “rock” for all of us. I send my promise of prayers for you and the family.
Sr Margaret Carney
Marv Stocker
February 19, 2022, 7:03 pm
Dear Judy and Family, I had the honor of serving on the St. Bonaventure Board of Trustees when John was the Vice Chairman. I had so much respect for him. He loved Bona’s with a passion, was dedicated to accomplishing the goals of the Board in a kind and thoughtful way and always sought the opinion of all members. John was truly an “Ideal Bonaventure Man”!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Marv Stocker ’65
Timothy Lane
February 22, 2022, 4:38 pm
Dear Judy,
I was incredibly fortunate to work with John at TIAA and lucky enough to work directly for him at a critical point in my career. I learned so much from him–especially how to work with both colleagues and clients. He always represented himself and our organization with total class and distinction. In my subsequent years in business, government, charity and board positions I often think of John and attempt to model the example he set. I especially admired his deep commitment to his faith.
You and your family are in our prayers…may he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Tim Lane
Tim Lane
February 22, 2022, 4:39 pm
Dear Judy,
I was incredibly fortunate to work with John at TIAA and lucky enough to work directly for him at a critical point in my career. I learned so much from him–especially how to work with both colleagues and clients. He always represented himself and our organization with total class and distinction. In my subsequent years in business, government, charity and board positions I often think of John and attempt to model the example he set. I especially admired his deep commitment to his faith.
You and your family are in our prayers…may he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Tim Lane
virginia a zangari
February 22, 2022, 5:18 pm
Dear Judy and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. I worked with John for many years at TIAA and always enjoyed our working relationship. He was always thoughtful and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace and I send prayers to you and your family. Ginny Zangari
Mike Noone
February 23, 2022, 1:57 am
Dear Judy
I had the pleasure of working in John’s organization at TIAA early in my career. He was a tremendous leader overall but there was one experience I had with him that had a lasting impact throughout my career. He and I were in Albany, NY for a meeting with the State Comptroller regarding a very large enterprise client. He could see my apprehension in both meeting with the client as well as being with him as a senior level executive at TIAA and he suggested we get a cup of coffee in advance of the meeting. Rather than prep for our meeting, he asked me about my family and when I replied I had four young boys, he mentioned that he likewise was the father of four and how much they meant to him. He then made a comment that has stayed with me throughout my career – in short, he said that while the work we did for TIAA was important and impactful, that I should never forget that my family and my kids were the most important priority and to be sure I remembered that regardless of how crazy things may become with work related issues.
That sentiment and the example he set as a leader guided me throughout my career at TIAA. I suspect there were countless individuals at TIAA he likewise inspired and molded.
I regret that I never got the opportunity to let him know how impactful that cup of coffee and discussion was to me and to thank him for it in person.
My condolences and prayers to the entire McCormack family.
Mike Noone