Joseph A. "Joe" or "JoJo" McGuire Jr.

1933 - 2018

ALLENSTOWN – Joseph 'Joe" or "JoJo" Aloysious McGuire Jr. left this world knowing he was incredibly loved. On Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2018, Joe passed away peacefully with his loving wife, caregiver and best friend, Patricia, by his side.

Joe was born in Concord, on Oct. 27, 1933, to Joseph A. McGuire Sr., grandson and son of Irish and German immigrants to New York, and Louise (Trombley) McGuire, daughter of French Canadian immigrants with Native American heritage. Joe was predeceased by his parents, as well as siblings, Eileen (McGuire) Cote and James F. McGuire. He is survived by his brother, John McGuire and his wife, Fern of McComb, Miss. Missing him deeply is his cherished wife of 63 years, Patricia (Muzzey) McGuire of Allenstown; sons, Timothy and his wife, Doreen McGuire of Boscawen and Michael and his wife, Sherry McGuire of Weare; daughters, Marianne and her husband, Charlie Farren of Chelmsford, Mass. and Linda and her husband, Spencer Bennett of Henniker. Joe is also survived by brother-in-laws, Dana Muzzey and his wife, Gretchen and Worthen Muzzey and his wife, Elizabeth; and sister-in-law, Marjorie (Muzzey) and her husband, Don Briand. "Gampy" will be forever in the hearts of his grandchildren, Tabitha, Christopher, Ashley, Ivory, Veronica, Oliver, Lisa and Nathan, as well as his great-grandchildren, Mallery, Kacey, Zinnia, Ace, Mariposa, Noah, Emma, Alex and Elizabeth; his nieces, Kathy, Maureen, Wanda, Wendy, Kim, Dallas, Tammy, Deborah, Elizabeth, Emily and Katherine; his nephews, Brian, Johnny, Shawn, Denny, Zach and Steve; numerous cousins, friends, wonderful neighbors and Joe's faithful furry companion, "Buddy".

Joe grew up in Concord, cavorting in the streets of Fosterville with his friends, playing basketball and baseball at Addison Boys Club and scrambling down the football field as co-captain of the famed Concord High School's varsity "eleven". After graduation, Joe enlisted in the Army, marrying Patricia while on a weekend pass. They later returned to Concord from Ft. Dix, N.J. to raise their family. Joe was employed by the Rumford Press, then retired from the City of Concord to Florida, where the couple enjoyed warmth, sunshine, and a lot of fun for 17 years before returning to Concord in 2012 to be close to family.

Besides his deep love of family, Joe's interests included antique cars, renovating houses, scoping out local flea markets, challenging "fix-it" projects, enjoying anything sweet and the New England Patriots.

Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord. Joe will rest beneath the beautifully embellished granite cross that once adorned the roof of the original St. Peter's Church on Bradley Street in Concord, where, not so long ago, he and his bride Patricia were married.

A special thank you to Hospice, whose staff helped make it possible for Joe to spend his last days at home under the devoted care of his wife.

In lieu of flowers, Joe asks that you simply enjoy each and every moment, appreciate your family and loved ones, laugh, smile, forgive, and have a good time on this all-too-short of a ride called life.