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John Joseph McGourty Milton Scituate, MA Naples, FL

John Joseph McGourty, 88, of Milton and Scituate, MA, and Naples, FL, passed away on November 18th, 2012. His wife and four children feel very blessed that they were able to be at his side for his final days.

John is predeceased by his parents and sisters, Kay and Mary; and brothers, Frank and Hughie.

John leaves his loving wife of 62 years, Greta McGourty; daughters, Sharon Giampietro (Joe), Susan Braccio (Joe); sons, John McGourty (Suzanne) and Eddie McGourty (Marcy) and John is survived by 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Walsh; sister-in-law, Marilyn McGourty and many loving nieces and nephews.

John served honorably in the US Army during World War II where he was a member of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). After the war John continued his education at his beloved Boston College and went on to earn his Doctorate in education. John became a teacher and worked his entire career in the Boston school system. He was an Assistant Superintendent during the tumultuous years of desegregation.

John was a man of many talents. He was a gifted athlete, he had a beautiful singing voice and he played the piano by ear. He loved to sail his sunfish at his summer home in Scituate, MA.

Most of all John will be remembered for his sense of humor. He knew how to enjoy life and kept us all laughing. He took things in stride and his easy demeanor was a source of comfort to all who knew him.

John married the love of his life Greta Greer and their four children grew up in a home filled with love and close relationships that they will treasure forever. More than anything John loved his family and friends, all of whom will miss him greatly.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter's Church at 2:00 p.m., November 20th, followed by reception at Royal Wood Clubhouse.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Avow Hospice on Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL, www.avowhospice.org, (239)261-4404.

Please visit www.fullernaples.com for the online guestbook and details.

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Published by Naples Daily News on Nov. 20, 2012.
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Our prayers, thoughts and affection are with you. I'm so sorry you've both said goodbye to a man you loved. I'm sure he's smiling down on you all from heaven, peaceful and Joyful.

Cathy and Leigh Goodrich

November 29, 2012

Greta & family, So sorry to learn of John's passing. I'll always think of him as laughing and smiling because that's the way he usually was when I would see him. I have many photos of the two of you enjoying St. Patrick's Day at my parents' parties. May you take comfort in all your memories and in knowing he is now at peace. God bless.

Judith (Shaughnessy) Park

November 25, 2012

To our old neighbors on Highfield Circle,

I'm so sorry that I was unable to attend John's Funeral as I only heard of his passing this morning at Mass. The McGourty's were a wonderful neighbor and friends growing up in Milton. Susan and I shared a lot of laughter and fun growing up in Milton. John and Greta were a handsome couple and very 'hip and with it'. I'll never forget how your Mom would leave meals at our back door for my family after spending the day at Mass General. I remember JESS - Johnny, Eddie, Sharon and Susan. It is wonderful to see the legacy that John and Greta have left and that they got to know and love their Papa. Who is/are the Grandparents? It's been so long since I last saw you. I believe it was down Marina Bay and it was Sharon's son's 14th Birthday? The years have past so quickly but we can be so very gratefully for the beautiful parents that we had. May God give you His comfort and peace as you mourn your Husband, Dad and Granddad.

God Bless,
Condolences from the Riordan Family

Kathleen Riordan

November 25, 2012

My heartfelt sympathies to you, Mrs. McGourty, and the family. I remember both of you fondly and am sorry I just learned of his passing this a.m. from one of my sisters; I would have loved to have paid my respects in person. My parents were very lucky to have had such a great group of friends...in the '49ers! All my best.

Michelle Kearns Callahan

November 24, 2012

Sue- I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I never met him but he was obviously a great man and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love- Jill Young

November 24, 2012

Kathy Kingsbury

November 24, 2012

Mr. McGourty may you know Christ's eternal peace and may his family find comfort through their rich loving memories.
In deepest sympachy

Paula McCabe and the McCabe family

November 24, 2012

Free from pain, may he rest in peace and his loved ones be comforted by all those who know and love him.

John and Penny Shand

November 23, 2012

I shall never forget Uncle John's dancin' blue eyes and welcoming hugs to all the Hunter family. Expressed best in song, "When Irish eyes are smiling, sure tis like the mornin' Spring, In the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing..."

You were loved by many and now you are at home with your maker. We miss you already. Your neice, Kathleen Hunter

Kathleen Hunter

November 23, 2012

Ed,so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved dad,my condolences to you and your family.

Stephen McHugh

November 23, 2012

Of my fondest childhood memories are summer days at Uncle John and Aunt Greta's cottage in Scituate. Tons of kids running through the cottage, we were always treated like their own. John was generous in every way. A man of honor, grace, and dignity. I am proud to be his Godson, and think I have become a better man because of Uncle John. He will be missed but never forgotten. Love, Joe

Joe Hunter

November 23, 2012

I remember Mr McGourty for his wonderful Sense of Humor. He was a very generous man and he tried to teach me life lessons as a young boy. I still rememeber how much he seemed to care.
God Bless!

Joe McDonough

November 23, 2012

I have very fond memories of Mr. McGourty and the whole McGourty family on those long summer days and nights in Scituate. He was very kind to me, my brothers, and a good friend to all up and down the beach - John Fahey

John Fahey

November 22, 2012

Greta, so sorry for your loss, all the 49'ers are together again

Frank Kelly

November 22, 2012

The Best DAD Ever ,The Best Wife Ever,The Best Children Ever,John's Great Legacy will live on Forever

Lou deBenedictis

November 21, 2012

Although it has been many years, I remember John with much respect. I knew him as a colleague in the Boston Schools during difficult days. He was kind, thoughtfull and a pleasant co worker. I express my sympathy and condolences to the family. I was proud to work with him.

Bernard Shulman

November 21, 2012

Thank you Mr. McGourty for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Barbara

November 21, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

KEVIN J. WHITE

November 21, 2012

I will always remember John fondly. He was such a wonderful man. His sense of humor was such a joy. I enjoyed the years that John worked with us at Micro Plus.

Kathy Kingsbury

November 21, 2012

Greta
You were blessed to have John by your side for so many years. Love to all,
Rosalie Killion

Rosalie Killion

November 20, 2012

(Ps. 55:22) Throw your burden upon Jehovah God himself, and he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.

Cindy Davis

November 20, 2012

John fought a long battle, but I know that it does not lessen your sorrow. Please accept our condolences. My John is with Hospis now.
Letha McReynolds

Letha McReynolds

November 20, 2012

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