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Patrick McGuinness Obituary

Patrick Hardy McGuinness
August 2, 1923 - July 28, 2014
Patrick was born in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland, to Emily McGuinness Hardy and Michael Joseph Hardy. He aspired to make America his home from a very young age. He and his brothers, Robert E. Hardy, M.D. and Fr. Paschal Hardy, emigrated and eventually made their homes in sunny Southern California. He earned his degree in civil engineering from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and subsequently obtained a master of science in engineering. He thrived in the aerospace industry as an engineer, retiring after many stimulating years working with the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) and having received the highest award for meritorious civilian service to the Department of the Air Force. Patrick married Hanoria Howley M.D. more than 63 years ago. They were born across the road from one another and grew up together in every way. He was erudite, broad-minded and a consummate feminist. Patrick's inimitable kindness and generous heart will never be forgotten. He leaves his wife, Hanoria Hardy McGuinness, his best friend and confidante, in addition to their six daughters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John Fisher Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2014. Donations may be made to St. John Fisher Catholic Church or Providence Trinity Care Hospice, in lieu of flowers. Visit www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages and to share memories. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Aug. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick McGuinness

5 Entries

PHYLLIS COE

August 12, 2014

dear dr Hardy, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR HUSBAND. I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT CAN BE. PLEASE KNOW MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. HILLARY IS NOW WORKING AT GOOGLE AND WHITNEY IS GETTING MARRIED AT SJF ON THE 30TH OF THE MONTH AT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON....PLEASE COME IF YOU CAN...LOVE YOU AND WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GODS GRACE. PHYLLIS COE

George Skinner

August 11, 2014

As an integral part of my youth, I will never forget Mr. McGuinness. I will never forget the love and kindness that existed and still exists between our families. I have been out of touch and out of the area for many years, but the memories still remain. God Bless You.

Suzanne Kukel Godfrey

August 7, 2014

On behalf of the Kukel family from the old neighborhood, I am very sad to hear about the loss of Pat.

Whenever I think about Pat, a number of words and phrases come to mind: loyal, non- judgmental, patient, effortlessly happy, and Irish eyes a- smiling. Pat was and stood for all of these things- and his pot of gold was always full of life, the color green and leprechauns. What a great man and he will truly be missed.

Love,

Suzanne Kukel Godfrey

Molly and her father, Patrick H. McGuinness

August 3, 2014

I am proud to be one of your 6 daughters. I am very proud of my father. They don't make them like him anymore...
-Molly Erin McGuinness

August 2, 2014

To my Daddy with love

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