William R. McDermott, 80, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Beloved father of Christine (Brian), Mary-Lynn, Tracey (Kieran), Bill (Danielle), and Carrie (Mell). Adored grandfather of Michael (Sheila), Dylan, Katie, Megan, Allison, Seamus, Michaela, Isabella, Justin, Taylor and Nicole. Cherished great-grandfather of Ava and Ryan. Loving brother of Tom and the late Robert and Timothy. Proud US Navy Veteran. Family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Thursday, January 11, 2024, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.