John D. McGourthy Sr.

McGourthy, John D. Sr. Peacefully began his new journey with his loving family singing and toasting him at his side as he entered eternal life on January 31, 2014 at the age of 72. Best friend and adoring husband for 50 years of Judith (nee Colladay) McGourthy. Resident of Mequon and Boynton Beach, FL. Greatest father of John, Jr., Matthew (Laura), Bryan (Lisa), Kathryn (Shem) Lemke, Thomas (Marissa), Edward McGourthy. Amazing PA to John III, Caroline, William, Liam, Nolan, Jake, Boden and Tatum McGourthy; Sean, Mildred Rose and Kira Lemke. Dear brother of Jerome McGourthy and of the late Janet and Edward McGourthy. Further survived by many other relatives and many, many great friends here in the US and in Ireland. John D McGourthy "McGoo", born July 3, 1941, went to the Lord peacefully on January 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and grew up in Stratford, CT. He attended ST James Catholic School and Fairfield Prep where he started his football career. He received a 4 year scholarship to play football for Boston College class of 1963. He was offered an opportunity to play professional football but chose rather to marry his high school sweetheart and serve his country during the Vietnam War as a Navy lieutenant. While working for Rabestos Manhattan he was transferred to Milwaukee WI where he and his wife, Judy knew immediately they had found their home. Shortly after he made the decision to branch out on his own becoming the founder and president of Thermoset, Inc. He was a big part of the Milwaukee community supporting Irishfest, The Rescue Mission, and numerous charitable foundations. Those who were fortunate enough to know John will agree he was a bigger than life generous caring Irishman with a strong faith who loved his family, his Alma Mater, sports, and serving his country. He was a father figure to many and loved by all. Visitation will take place on Monday, February 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 4, at 11:00 AM, at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, Mequon Campus, corner of Mequon Road and Range Line Road, followed by interment at St. James Cemetery across the street from the Parish. Memorials in John's name may be made to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N. 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233 or Lawlis Family Hospice, 13111 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53097.