John Maguire Obituary

John Norris Maguire
Myrtle Beach, SC
John Norris Maguire, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his residence.
Born in Brockton, MA on May 4, 1930, John was a son of the late John Norris Maguire, Sr. and Helenor Hurley Maguire. He was also predeceased by a son, Martin J. Maguire who died in 2002.
John enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Electrical Engineering Degree. John earned his Master's Degree from the MIT Sloan School of Industrial Management.
He worked with Lockheed Martin in California and later was the founder of Software AG in Reston, VA. John retired in 2000 and moved to Myrtle Beach. He loved traveling and yachting and had earned his USCG Captain's License.
John was a devoted husband of 56 years to Ann L. Connolly Maguire of Myrtle Beach; a beloved father to John Norris Maguire, III of Little Rock, SC, Alicia A. Maguire of Germantown, MD and Michael J. Maguire of Washington, DC; beloved grandfather of Carissa A. Maguire of Washington, DC; brother of George O. Maguire of La Quinta, CA and cousin of Mary Dee Klingenberg of Long Boat Key, FL.
Private family memorial services are planned.
An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net

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Published by The Sun News on Dec. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John Maguire

14 Entries

Bill Batleman

November 2, 2020

Just saw this....my condolences to his family. I work for John at Software AG in Reston, VA in the 1980's. We had a superb working relationship, he was like a father to me. We hit it off immediately. He was very proud of his family. He was one of the finest individuals I have ever work for and with, in my own career. Every day was a learning experience. I cannot express how passionate he was about everyone else around him. He had a keen sense of whit and humor. I am proud to say I really respected him on every level he was a wonderful person in every way. He cared about his people at Software AG like no other. Such a gift to work for him. He was exceptional, were all better for him being a part of us.

David Miksad

December 15, 2012

John will always remain with us in our hearts and minds. A truly good and thoughtful man. A pleasure to work for and with. I'll cherish the memories. Rest in peace john

December 13, 2012

John may you rest

Priscilla, Ted, Lila and Emma

Ted Williams

December 13, 2012

RIP John Norris Maguire Jr.
Today a good man who was brought up in Brockton, a former proud Brocktonian passed away at home in Myrtle Beach South Carolina after a short illness. John Norris Maguire Jr. was Age 82.
The City of Brockton was formerly known as the “Shoe City” while John was growing up. Today it is known as the “City of Champions” John was one of those Champions. He grew up on Lincoln Road and graduated Brockton High School.
John was married to my father's cousin Ann Louise Connolly Maguire for 56 years. They had four children John III, Martin, Alicia, and Mike.
John received a B.S from University of Rhode Island and he received his Master Degree from M.I.T.
Growing up I would meet him at family gatherings especially the summer cookouts on Myrtle Street, where Ann's mother and father lived. I was always told he was “in computers” and “did well”. Remember this was the 70's. Computers were these large machines in big buildings, not the laptops, i-pads or phones that adorn most homes today.
That was all I knew until a few years ago when he shared an “oral history” of his business career. Who knew that the term “did well” meant that he started a company that was a direct competitor to the computer giants of the time like IBM. He even tells how he worked with the FBI when a Russian spy wanted to steal his software.
Later in life after retirement he donated a chair to MIT which is named in his honor as the “John Norris Maguire Professor of Information Technology
Sloan School of Management “
I remember well 22 years ago when we as a family were invited to a sixtieth birthday party he held for himself. We traveled to Virginia Beach where we partied on his very long yacht, followed by a nice dinner at the yacht club.
I would like to express the condolences of my family to his. May he rest in peace.
If you're interested you can read his Story at: http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/Oral_History/102658223.05.01.acc.pdf

Gail Jacoby

December 11, 2012

God bless uncle John,
With out aunt Ann and uncle Johns generosity I would never had the opportunity to attend college.
So glamourous worldly dashing and intelligent. He and aunt Ann seemed like movie stars to me.
I will miss him greatly. I am very sorry that I didn't see him before he passed

Chris Borgeson

December 11, 2012

He certainly lived an extraordinary life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Olivia Malloy

December 11, 2012

Jackie ~ While I never met you, I feel as though I knew you through Carissa's stories and the articles you sent her. You will be dearly missed by your loving family, to whom I send my prayers.

Grandma and Jackie November 2012

Carissa Maguire

December 11, 2012

Two weeks since Jackie's passing and I am picturing him smiling down at all of us from heaven. He was the kind of granddad that lectured me on wearing eyeliner to do work because that just wasn't important, always wore a bright green blazer on St. Paddy's Day and just happened to be the best darn storyteller I've ever known. I am thankful and blessed to have known and loved him. I will miss him dearly, but think of him often in the life lessons he passed on, as well as some of the quirks, which I seem to have picked up along the way. I am thankful for the love he shared with grandma and I will always remember and smile at the way he referred to her as Ann, his first mate.

Nanette Binder

December 10, 2012

Dear Ann and family - I am deeply saddened and surprised by John's death. I knew something was wrong when my emails went unanswered. I have so many fond memories of John at work (stopping to visit everyone, movie camera, metal lunchbox, Serbien Crown, Innisbrook User Conference, driving his Mercedes to the airport, letting John know how much money came in so we could make payroll,fantastic Christmas parties, his generosity and how very much he cared for all his employees), at home, on the boat and in Florida. I am thankful our paths crossed and that I had the opportunity to know and love this great man. Rest in peace John.

December 8, 2012

I was sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him for 15 yrs at Software ag. He was a very fine person.

December 5, 2012

John,

I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing... my god be with you and your family at this difficult time.

Regina Meucci

Ralph Partlow

December 5, 2012

Goodbye John. I haven't seen you in many years but you were often in my mind. Ralph Partlow

December 2, 2012

My Sincere Sympathy
Bob Baker
Bullard Plumbing

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