Patrick Joseph "Joe" McGoldrick

McGoldrick, Patrick Joseph "Joe"
82, died October 19, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated from Loyola University in Chicago, where he had received a basketball scholarship. He served in the Illinois National Guard for six years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. After working for Ford Aircraft Engine Division for five years and General Electric Computer Department for seven years, Joe retired from Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector. At Motorola, where he worked for 33 years, he was a Procurement Manager focusing on travel, services, and minority-hiring programs. He became the first Certified Purchasing Manager of Motorola and was elected President of the Purchasing Management Association of Arizona 1975-76. He was a member of the General Electric Computer Department Alumni. Joe was a big fan of the Scottsdale Senior Center where he and his wife, Joan, spent many memorable hours working out and visiting with friends. Joe had friends everywhere; if you knew him you liked him. Most importantly, Joe loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In his last years, Joe faced the rigors of cancer with the resolve, grace, and dignity he was always known for. His family thanks the medical professionals and caregivers who have blessed them. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Patricia McGoldrick, eight children, and ten grandchildren: Mary Kelly and her three sons Brian, Devin and Brendan; Anne McGoldrick and her partner Brent Bieser; Jane Wisniewski, her husband Robert, Jane's daughters Molly Lamm and her fiancé Alonzo Corral, and Betsy Lamm and her husband Rob Kroehler; Paul McGoldrick, his wife Regina, and their daughters Kate, Haley, and Maggie; Grace Jones and her husband Terry; Mark McGoldrick and his wife Mia Feldbaum; Sara Balder, her husband Mike, and their sons Jack and Quinn; and Amy Pauling and her husband Derrick. Visitation will be held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, Friday, October 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Saturday October 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 6261 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, with graveside service to follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society.