JOHN-MCGUIRE-Obituary

FR. JOHN PATRICK MCGUIRE

Newark, New Jersey

1943 - 2016

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Fr. John Patrick McGuire, O.P. Beloved member of the Dominican Community Fr. John Patrick McGuire, O.P., of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at St. Catherine of Siena Priory, 411 E. 68th St., New York, N.Y., where he was in residence. Fr. McGuire's...

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I hold Fr. McGuire in my heart and am grateful to him for his ministry as pastor of St. Mary´s Church in New Haven when I served as Catholic Chaplain at Albertus Magnus College. Fr. McGuire was a prayerful person who led with grace and intelligence. He embodied compassion when my colleague Rev. Robert R. O´Connell, OP, Albertus priest chaplain died at only 51. I was in my 20´s and just beginning my life in ministry. I will always appreciate Fr. McGuire´s kindness and support. May his memory...

RIP we will pray for you and your family. Jane and Honoria

I just returned to NYC after living abroad for several years and my husband and I were so excited to reconnect with Father McGuire and St. Joesph's Church. I just learned today however our beloved Father closed his eyes forever. Feeling so sad and tearful. To the McGuire family and the St.Joseph community and all of the hearts Father touch all over the world, I offer my heartfelt and sincere condolences. Father Mc was a wonderful human being - so clever, bright, interesting and full of...

Sincere condolences to the McGuire family on John's sudden passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time

May he R.I.P and may prayers comfort mourning ones.

Father McGuire was a kind, warm-hearted priest who will be greatly missed. His intelligent, thoughtful homilies were very much appreciated by all at St. Joseph's. His wit and beautiful oratorial style helped deepen our faith. Rest in Peace.

Oh I will miss Fr. John who has been my confessor and friend since 1998. He was a warm and loving priest as well as a brilliant thinker and kind kind friend. I am so sad!
Linda Dickey

My sincere condolences to the McGuire family for the loss of their loved one, may God strenghthens you all during this difficult time.