"Nick was a wonderful person, back at riverside in 2009-2010. Rest in peace Nick."
In loving memory of
Nicholas McDermott
April 21, 1943 - September 23, 2020
Nicholas McDermott, 77 year old resident of Little Falls died on Wednesday, September 23 at Central Minnesota Senior Services. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Nicholas was born on April 21, 1943 in Minneapolis to the late Nicholas and Florence (Hetrick) McDermott. He attended Our Lady of Victory parochial school in NE Minneapolis. Nicholas graduated from DE LaSalle High School. He attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, where he studied Chemistry. Nicholas worked for a short time in the chemistry field. He would often tell the story of traveling the United States jumping box cars for over eight years. He enjoyed making model airplanes and boats and testing them out when they were completed. Nicholas enjoyed watching football especially the Minnesota Vikings. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his youth.
Left to cherish his memory are his family members, Cindy Suedel, Teresa Resler, Karla Jaunty, Ross McDermott, Michelle Wagner, Clifton Swanson and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Florence McDermott; siblings, William McDermott, Marianne Caldwell, Marlene Swanson.
The arrangements for Nicholas are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN. 320-632-4393.
Tributes
"Nicki will be missed by the many people that cared for him and visited him, The family that preceded him I am sure met him at heavens gate with open arms. God Bless"
"Nick was a kind and patient friend despite his no-mercy approach to cribbage. Jennie says it best in describing his generous smile. Thank you for the memories.Jayme"
"This man became my family while I worked with him. He was my favorite client I ever had. I'm saddened I wasn't able to say goodbye but I will always have the memories! You hated the name grandpa but it grew on you once I had my son. We love you Nick! I'm glad your free now.Love Bryson & Sarah "
"Nick will be missed dearly from staff at Central Minnesota Senior Care. His smile was so contagious and would light up any room. He holds a special spot in our hearts! May he rest in peace! Fly High, Bud!!"