Kevin Robert McCormack, Born September 12, 1956, Brooklyn NY
to Muriel and Edward McCormack, one Brother, Michael E. Born
April 24, 1951.
Kevin was a free spirit, who sought his own road for the Journey of Life. Unfortunately Drugs and Alcohol abuse led to his early demise.
Kevin was gifted mechanically and his hands could accomplish almost anything. His decision making was clouded by his abuse of both alcohol and drugs. He sacrificed much to Live his own way. But I respect his choices and mourn the years without him.
Kevin gravitated to the Lower East Side around 12 Street and Avenue C.
He was known locally as Kip.
It is with deep sadness that I reflect on the short Life of my Brother, who had the ability to make the same choices as I. He lived the way he wanted and died the way he chose.
I often thought of his burial on Hart Island and even though I have the resources to remove and re-bury his Body, I respect his choices and know that he is Happy among his own people of his choosing.
As I near the end of my own Life and prepare for my own destiny, I take the memory of my Brother with me, with smiles and joy for knowing him. May he and his fellow Brothers and Sisters Rest in Peace.
Michael McCormack April 9th, 2015