Obituary: Timothy J. McCormack Of Clinton Corners

CLINTON CORNERS, NY — Services have been announced for the Dutchess County pilot who was killed when he crash landed on top of a Manhattan high rise. Visitation for Timothy J. McCormack will be from 3 p.m to 8 p.m. Monday, June 17 at William G. Miller and Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave. in Poughkeepsie.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 at St. Mary's Church, 231 Church St. in Poughkeepsie.

McCormack, 58, of Clinton Corners, was piloting the Agusta A109E helicopter, and was the only occupant, that took off from the 34th Street heliport 11 minutes before the 1:45 p.m. accident Monday on top of the building at 787 Seventh Ave.

NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said the helicopter was likely heading to its home base in Linden, New Jersey.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, McCormack was certified as a commercial pilot in 2004 and as a flight instructor for rotorcraft-helicopter in 2018.

A posting on the East Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page said McCormack was with the department from 1994 to 2019, serving as chief for 10 years.

Previously, he was a member of the LaGrange Fire Department.

"Chief McCormack was extremely respected by not only the members of the department," the posting said, "but throughout the Dutchess County fire service. Time will be exceptionally missed by this department's members, not only for his leadership but for his wonderful sense of humor."

Rep. Antonio Delgado, a Democrat representing the 19th Congressional District, said in a statement that the death of McCormack was a loss for the entire community "as we remember a man who dedicated his life to the protection and service of Dutchess County.

"Chief McCormack leaves behind a legacy of selfless service and brotherhood with a decades-long career in the fire service," Delgado said.

"My thoughts and prayers tonight are with his family, friends and the Dutchess County fire service community as they mourn his passing," he said.

CORRECTION: At the time of his death, McCormack was 58 years old. An incorrect date of birth was posted originally on the funeral home's website. This article was modified to correct his age.

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