Reverend Joseph F. Maguire

I was an altar boy under Father Maguire from 1950 to my graduation from Blessed Sacrament in Jamaica Plain in 1955. I remember him as a soft spoken man who truly loved his parishioners. I´ll always cherish his faint smile when he interviewed me on what song I would play on my accordion at the Blessed Sacrament, St Gerald´s Hall Irish Night on St Patrick´s Day, 1950. I was 8 yrs old and had no clue as to why he grinned as he okayed my choice as song...Lady of Spain. I´ll have you know that I...

Bishop Maguire was a great,kind man.My prayers are with his family.RIP Bishop God Bless. Norma St.Laurent and family

We regret that we are not able to attend the services for the Bishop. We were so lucky to have him in Springfield for so many years. We met him when he first arrived in Springfield, and he was a wonderful friend to us and our family.

Bill and Betty Sullivan

Dear Bishop Joey, you were so loved be your extended Scannell Family. You were the most loved and honored person. A true priest until the end. You loved everyone unconditionally, and you were loved back in the same way. You were a true gentleman, priest, and Bishop. You loved God , your family, and sports. We hope you will play baseball forever in Heaven with all you loved ones. Down here we will miss you sorely. Rip Joey. Julie Scannell MacIsaac

A wonderful, loving person. I will always be grateful for Bishop Maguire, his love and compassion he showed me. Rest in peace my friend.

words can not discribe what a wonderfull kind and loving man this was, always ready to help and serve his fellow man, just to hear him speak, you knew our lord god was with him, it was my deepest blessing and honor to have known him, a true and honest saint of man,who now walks in the glory of god ! .

Remembering a much loved young curate who served at St.Anne's in Readville,MA when I was a child attending St.Anne's school (late 1940s and early 1950s). RIP, Father Maguire.

Bishop Maguire was a true man of God. I am honored and blessed to have known such a kind and gentle soul.
May he rest in eternal peace.