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1934

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2017

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Charles McGuigan Obituary

Name: Rosary for Charles McGuigan
Start: 2017-05-11T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Angels Church

Charles Bernard McGuigan

May 31, 1934 - April 30, 2017

Charles "Chuck" is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Jean Marie. Devoted father to Michael (Donna) McGuigan, Catherine (Ed) Luzzi, Matthew (Valerie) McGuigan, Mark (Catherine) McGuigan, Virginia McGuigan, Christopher (Bianka) McGuigan, Julia (Robert) Gauci; grandfather to Kyle, Ryan, Kimberly, Barbara, Danny, Tony, Connor, Caity, Rachel, Bridget, Kelly, Kevin, Alex, Andrew, Jaime, Nikki, Joey and Riley; and great-grandfather to Troy.
He was born in E. St. Louis, Illinois, and moved to San Francisco as a young boy. After graduating from Commerce High School and the University of San Francisco, he entered into the US Army. Chuck was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame. Chuck has been a CPA, Certified Public Accountant, for over 50 years.
Chuck loved his family with his whole heart, always doing for them all he could. Being raised in San Francisco, he was a loyal GIANTS fan and a Season Ticket Holder for many years. His favorite passion, baseball, will live in all of us forever. Anyone who had him as a coach, watched him coach, or listened to his loud-yet instructional-voice at the field was truly blessed and inspired with the knowledge he instilled on the field and in the stands.
He will always be remembered with love and laughter for his generous nature, kind heart and strong family values.
Friends and family are invited to the Rosary on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 7pm. held at Our Lady of Angels Church at 1721 Hillside Drive in Burlingame. Services to be held at Our Lady of Angels on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:00 am with the Military send off and final blessing at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd, Colma.
Donations in Chuck's name may be offered to The Capuchin Franciscan at Our Lady of Angels Church or, if you prefer, to a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 5 to May 7, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles McGuigan

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10 Entries

alex mcguigan

May 24, 2017

''Grandfather,

You were the best lover of all time,and the best grandfather I could have.

Cathleen Slone

May 21, 2017

The Remembrance of the good done by those we love is the only consolation that we have lost them. May we take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. Prayers lifted for the McGuigan family and all who loved my Cousin Chuck for he is gone form our sight, but never from our hearts. #RIPChuck ❤

Marion Hofmann

May 13, 2017

Hi Jean, So So Sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Was surprised as nothing was said of his health in your e-mails. Got a card to send but could not send it as I don't have your address. You have a lovely family and sure you will have many memories from high school and 60 years of marriage and lots of support. You are in my prayers! You can e-mail me your address and I will send you my phone number...just in case you want to talk sometime.
Love and Prayers
Marion and Fred

May 12, 2017

My husband an I only got to know Jean and Chuck these past few years, seeing them at the 7 AM mass each Sunday. We had a chance to chat briefly each week after the service. Chuck was always so upbeat and a fun person to visit and know.

He certainly had a wonderful and full life. Our condolences to Jean and the entire family. He will truly be missed!

Jim and Carol Barraco

Martin Walsh

May 10, 2017

I am very sorry to hear about Coach McGuigan's passing. I was lucky enough to play on one of his teams and felt his coaching improved me as a player and person. - Martin Walsh, San Francisco May 10, 2017

Colette L'Heureux-Stevens

May 9, 2017

My condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts.

Jenifer Bright

May 8, 2017

So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I worked in his office on Broadway for several years in the late 70's and early 80's. He was one of my first bosses and taught me so much. My condolences to the entire McGuigan family.

Ron Gaggero

May 7, 2017

Played with Chuck summer of 1951 in Boonville California. We worked the lumber mills and played a couple times a week in a makeshift ball field. Chuck was a good ball player and gave it his all. One of our teammates Harry Higgins passed recently so maybe they can get together for a ballgame. He did his best on this earth and should be rewarded in the hereafter. Ron Gaggero

David Ficher

May 7, 2017

I learned the foundation of being a baseball player from him as he covered everything the game had to offer. Being coached by him through my years at O.L.A. brought out the best in me especially as I grew up. His disciplined but carrying approach to coaching followed me to when I had a chance to coach.

My condolences to Chris and the McGuigan family as this is a sad loss.

(O.L.A. class of 1979)

Christi Cocks

May 6, 2017

Uncle Chuck,
Your words of advice and instruction have guided us all--your light will always shine.

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