- Date Of Birth: June 24, 1946
- Date Of Death: September 10, 2021
- State: California
Michael Anthony McCormick was born in Taft, California on June 24, 1946, to Philip McCormick and Mildred (Arnold) McCormick and went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2021. Originally from McKittrick, the family moved to Guadalupe for a short time before moving back to Taft where Michael attended and graduated from Taft Union High School (Class of ’65). After graduation, Michael attended Taft College before joining the US Navy where he served on the USS Mendel Rivers submarine.
Michael began his teaching career at Meridian Elementary School in Lamont before becoming a music teacher at Lincoln JHS and then moving on to Taft Union High School where he coached the swim team, taught music, geography, and driver’s ed/training. In 1990, he became a counselor at TUHS where he remained until retirement. After retirement, he continued to volunteer with the TUHS band until his passing.
He is survived by his twin brother Monsignor Patrick McCormick of Fresno, wife Pamela (Lippert) McCormick, daughters Shawn (& Steve) Dowhy, Alison (& Tommy) Melendez, Caitlin (& Corey) Beilby, and Kelcey McCormick, 7 granddaughters, and 4 grandsons.
Michael has accomplished many things throughout his wonderful life. He was an amazing son, brother, husband, father, poppy, teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, and friend.
