Edward R. Mccormick, Jr.

Edward (Ed) R. McCormick, Jr., age 70, of Homewood, IL, passed away on February 19, 2018. Ed grew up in Chicago, IL then moved to Steger, IL with his parents, the late Edward (Dick) and the late Margaret (Peg) McCormick. Ed worked on the family chicken farm as a young boy. He graduated from St. Liborius in 1961 and Marian Catholic High School in 1965. Ed received his Associates in Arts from Bloom Community College in 1967 and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University in 1970. Upon graduating, Ed was a history teacher at St. Mary’s grade school in Park Forest, IL from 1970 to 1972. To put himself through college, Ed worked at the family gas station as a mechanic and did road construction. In 1975, Ed earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL and started his career as an attorney at Hughes & LaForte, Ltd. In 1978, after being named a partner, the law firm became Hughes, LaForte & McCormick, Ltd. In 1982, Ed worked as a partner at McCormick & Zerante but eventually started his own practice McCormick Law Firm in 2000. In addition to his private practice, Ed served as the Village Attorney for the Village of Flossmoor from 1980 until his passing.Ed was passionate about several things, most notably, the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a volunteer fireman from 1985 until 1995, but remained active afterward as a retired member of the department. He also loved playing golf, taking fishing trips with his family and working with tools. Ed had the ability to repair anything.Ed was the husband of Gayle (32 years), father of Matthew (Angela) and Ryan (Rosanna), grandfather of Logan and Jeremy, brother of Joyce (David) Ludwa, Margaret McCormick, the late Bill (Bonnie) McCormick, Kathy (Tim) Hannon, the late Michael (Suzan) McCormick, Barbara (Paul) McCormick Somerville, Patricia (Dave) Bonadona, and Robert McCormick. He was a beloved uncle and friend to many and he is greatly missed.Upon his passing, Ed selflessly donated his body to medical research. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department, 2828 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422.