John M. McGuire, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, died June 7, 2015 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Chappaqua, NY. He was 75.
He was born Nov. 2, 1939 to the late Beatrice and Felix McGuire in Mt. Kisco, NY. He graduated from Peekskill High School in 1958 and then served as a SP4 with the US Army. John was honorably discharged in 1962 and married Barbara (Brundage) in August 1962.
John spent 25 years working for the Somers Central School District before retiring in 1996 as Superintendent of Buildings. And for the past 41 years, he was the Superintendent for the Fair Ridge Cemetery in Chappaqua.
He was also diehard fan of the Mets, the Jets and classic western movies and TV shows.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; a brother, Phil McGuire; four children, Michelle Huff, Debbie Krinitsky, John McGuire, Jennifer Weldon; sons-in-laws, Richard Huff and James Krinitsky; and seven grandchildren, Ryan and Paige Huff, Kevin, Thomas and Megan Weldon, James and Kaitlyn Krinitsky. He is predeceased by brothers Robert and Don McGuire and son-in-law Tom Weldon.
Visitation Saturday 9-11 AM at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc., Pleasantville, NY. Graveside service following at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Kisco, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to, Hospice Care of Westchester and Putnam, 540 White Plains Road, Suite 300, Tarrytown, NY 10591.