William J. McDermott, 72, of Port St. Lucie, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Tradition Medical Center. William was born in Stratford, Connecticut. He had been a resident of Port St. Lucie for the past eighteen years coming from Milford, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Albert McDermott and Patrick McDermott, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Margaret J. McDermott of Port St. Lucie, FL; two sons, Robert E. and his wife Donna Kwalek of Milford, CT; Brian J. and his wife Tracie McDermott of Orange, CT; two sisters, Maureen Ryan of Southbury, CT; Veronica Palazzo of Milford, CT; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Out of town visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday 25, 2014 at Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Saint Ann Parish, 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. Burial will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford, CT.