Joseph C. McCourt, 80

OCEAN VIEW - Joseph C. McCourt, of Ocean View, formerly of Newtown, Conn., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 80. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan (Regan) McCourt; six children, Kevin J. McCourt, Susan Zemzicki (John E. Jr.), Joseph P. McCourt (Jill), Karen Sheridan (Bernard), Mary Saia (Anthony), and Brian McCourt (Jennifer); 21 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View, where a prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bethany Beach. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Joseph's name to your local hospice.