Donald Michael McCormack

Donald Michael McCormack May 14, 1941 ~ Dec.12, 2010 Resident of Martinez Born to Irish Immigrant parents Mary Vaughan and Martin McCormack and raised in New York City. Passed away in Oakland, California due to complications of Leukemia. Served in the US Marine Corps from 1959 to 1962. Earned a BA from UC Berkeley in 1969 and an MA in History from UC Santa Barbara in 1971. He was a reporter for the Contra Costa Times and the Richmond Independent. He also had a feature Column in the SF Chronicle called "Hang Your Hat" (Don was rarely seen in public without a hat). In 1984, Don created McCormack's Guides, a popular series of relocation guides covering 16 California counties. Preceded in death by parents Mary and Martin and brother Martin Jr.. Survived by brother John McCormack, his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy; sons Brendan (Megan), and Dan; daughter Meghan (Filippo), and grand-daughters Grace and Ruth. Don was a voracious reader, an opera lover, a history buff, a serious bridge player, a fitness biker, and an international traveler. He followed politics and technology. He always had a witty, but kind word. He delighted in friendly debate and loved to play the devil's advocate. He was a unique and lively person who will truly be missed. Don's Memorial Service will be held at 10am on Monday December 20th at Connolly and Taylor Chapel in Martinez. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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