Daniel P. McCormick

Daniel McCormick passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home in Show Low, AZ. He was born March 30, 1953 to George and Margaret McCormick in New York.

In the early 70s Dan came to Arizona to attend ASU in Tempe. He and his brother, George, opened a pizza restaurant on Mill Avenue near the ASU campus. It wasn't long before their popularity soared and they had to find a bigger venue. This venue became Tony's New Yorker and was instrumental in bringing the blues scene to the valley. Tony's was very popular for it's live music and great Italian food. Tony's won three consecutive "Best of Phoenix" awards during their ownership.

Dan also employed many ASU students that worked their way through college at his establishment. They all remained friends and have a web page on Facebook dedicated to Tony's New Yorker.

After closing Tony's, Dan relocated to Show Low, AZ where he purchased property in Timberland Acres. He soon met and married Shirley McCormick and her family instantly became his. Dan was an avid golfer and worked as Food and Beverage Manager at Silver Creek Golf Club for many years before retiring.

Dan is survived by his nephew, George McCormick, and several cousins in New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, George McCormick, and his step-granddaughter, Peyton Padilla.

Family and friends will miss Dan's wonderful sense of humor, giant heart and sense of loyalty to all he knew.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Dan at the Moose Lodge, 145 N. White Mountain Rd, Show Low, AZ., Sunday, September 29, 2019 at

12:00 p.m.