Obituary of John M. Broderick

John M. Broderick 83, of Hillcrest, NY passed away July 29th, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Cecelia Broderick of Binghamton, NY. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol (Kocak) and his five children. John M. Broderick Jr. (Debra), Petersburg, VA, Kathleen Broderick, Binghamton, NY, Mary Bentley (Brent), League City, TX, William Broderick (Christina), Binghamton, NY, and James Broderick (Kimberly), Binghamton, NY. Also seven grandchildren; Rebecca, Lauren, Madeline, Natalie, Callie, Matthew, and Peyton. Also two sisters, Beverly Strube, Colonie, NY, and Joyce Quick, Binghamton, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the former owner of Broderick Office Supply, Inc. He was an usher of Saint Francis of Assisi Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 206 and its 4th Degree. He served the town of Fenton as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Councilman, and was Vice President in the Hillcrest Community Association. In addition, he was named the "Man of the Year" for the Hillcrest Community Association. He was an active member of the Hillcrest Rotary Club and received the "Rotarian of the Year" award in 1972. He was also an active member of the Boy Scout Troop 199 and the American Legion Post 1645. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Chenango Street, Hillcrest, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations to The American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 and Catherine's Cupboard, 1031 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.