Timothy Joseph McDermott

Timothy Joseph McDermott, 79, was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on November 2, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky to Albert Joseph McDermott and Mary Agnes McDermott. Tim is a proud veteran of the US Armed Forces, joining the Navy after graduating from Covington Catholic High School in 1963. Tim was transferred into the Marines and served in Vietnam. Upon completing his tour in 1968, Tim used the GI Bill to attend Northern Kentucky University where he received his associate’s and later his bachelor’s degree in nursing. It was at NKU where Tim met his late wife, Patricia Ann McDermott (nee Cassidy). They were married in 1971 and together they had three boys, Kevin Michael, Patrick James, and Brian Timothy. Tim and Pat purchased their first home in Villa Hills, Kentucky in 1973 where they raised their three boys and he lived for nearly 50 years. Tim was an active member of St Joseph’s Parish throughout that time and later enjoyed services at St Pius Catholic Church in Edgewood. Tim was very involved in St. Joseph’s parish, serving as a lector, a lay distributor, a pre-marriage counselor and a member of the parish council.

Tim dedicated his life to caring for others through his nursing and his connection to St Elizabeth Hospital. Tim began working at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a teenager alongside his mother, also a nurse. Following his return from the military and Vietnam where he worked as a medical technician, and obtaining his nursing degree, he began his career as a registered nurse at St Elizabeth in 1968. He continued to work in the operating room and later in administration until he retired in 2008. During that time Tim was a key figure in numerous major fundraising campaigns that helped St Elizabeth grow to the institution it is today. Even after retirement, Tim continued his service to the hospital, working as a volunteer for another ten years. Tim also worked part time as a CPR instructor with the American Red Cross throughout his career.

Outside of his career, Tim was always giving of his time to support his family and other organizations. He coached his kids in various sports including baseball, and spent several years as a little league baseball umpire. He was a member of Leadership Northern Kentucky and the local chapter of the non-profit service organization Kiwanis, serving as president for a period of time.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his mother- and father-in-law: Margaret and Edward Cassidy; his brother-in-law, James Cassidy; his sisters: Karen McDermott and Jennifer Haire, and her husband Jim Haire.

Tim leaves behind many relatives who loved him dearly. He is survived by his three children Kevin (Rosie), Patrick (Jennifer), and Brian (Julie); siblings: Greg (Betty), Mayrene Hicks, Dennis (Patti), Jeff (Joy), Doug, Denise Higgins (Bob), David (Harriet); two sisters-in-law: Janet Schipper (Thomas) and Carol Robinson (Thomas); eight grandchildren: James, Katelyn, Margaret, Linden, Joseph, Colin, Benjamin, and Matthew; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A visitation will be held at St Pius X Church, 348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, KY from 3:00-5:00 pm, Friday, September 12, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 5:00 pm. The service will be followed by a reception with family and friends at the undercroft below the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation.