James Patrick "Skip" McDermott, Jr., 78, a long-time resident of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on June 26, 2009. He was born January 24, 1931 in Takoma Park, MD to James Patrick, Sr. and Marguerite Preusser McDermott.

He was retired from Wonder Bread Bakery where he had worked as a driver and salesman.

Skip is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Patty McDermott, of the home.

He is also survived by his daughter Laura Harrington and her husband Daniel of North Beach, MD, a son James P. "Jimmy" McDermott III of Huntingtown, a sister Patricia McLane of Solomons, MD, granddaughters Patricia Mason and husband Mike of Lusby, MD and Danielle Kapaska and husband Shawn of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and a great-grandson Michael James Mason of Lusby, MD.

He was preceded in death by a sister Jean Donahue.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.