Mr. David McCormick Graham
March 30, 1933 - August 22, 2018
David McCormick Graham, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Philadelphia due to complications from terminal lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothea, his two sons; Terrence and Dan, his two brothers; Terry and Carroll and his sister Neale. After serving in the Army during the Korean War he graduated from Georgetown University. He decided on teaching high school students from Philadelphia, to Europe to Las Vegas and finally finishing his career at St. Malachy Catholic School. As a teacher, he rallied for social justice, the rights and duties we have regarding public education. As a peace activist and member of Catholic Peace Fellowship, he rallied against nuclear warfare. His life-long passion for Philadelphia Sports teams was steadfast. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 1 at St. Malachy Church, 1429 N. 11th St., Phila., PA 19122. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. the same day. Friends are invited to hospitality after Mass at St. Malachy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to: Catholic Peace Fellowship at the following address: www.cpfphila.com. Arr. Dinan Funeral Home, 1923 Spring Garden St., Phila. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com
David McCormick Graham, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Philadelphia due to complications from terminal lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothea, his two sons; Terrence and Dan,... View Obituary & Service Information