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Thomas Cullen Maguire

1950 - 2025

Thomas Cullen Maguire obituary, 1950-2025

BORN

1950

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

1305 Atlantic Ave

Fernandina Beach, Florida

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Nov. 15, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sliders Restaurant

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Thomas Maguire Obituary

Thomas Cullen Maguire, 75, of Dumont, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, Florida. 

Born on July 28, 1950, in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late John Maguire and Marie Bruno. He grew up in Dumont, New Jersey and graduated from Dumont High School in 1968. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for four years. After completing his service, he went on to attend Gulf Coast Community College, and later graduated from University of Florida with a masters degree in nuclear engineering. 

After graduation, Tom began working for EG&G in Maryland and then moved on to start his career, as a senior scientist, working for the Federal Government. Throughout his distinguished career, he was able to travel the world, pursue his love of science and make many lasting friendships. 

Tom had many hobbies but one of his true loves was sailing. Relocating to Fernandina Beach, owning a sailboat, and being an active member of the Amelia Island Sailing Club were some of his greatest joys. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Janet, of 54 years, his daughter Erin Maguire, of Ashburn, VA and his daughter Kelly Greene and her husband Ryan Greene of Fernandina Beach, FL. He is also survived by a host of cousins and many dear friends. 

To remember Tom, the family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at Tom's favorite beach bar, Sliders Restaurant in Fernandina Beach on Saturday, November 15th from 3:00 until 7:00 PM. 

Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Mary's River Keeper, in honor of the water sampling program which Tom was an active part of for many years. 

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Leader from Oct. 3 to Oct. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Thomas Maguire

Nov

15

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sliders Restaurant

Fernandina Beach, FL

Funeral services provided by:

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

1305 Atlantic Ave P.O. Box 693, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

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Bob Fall

September 30, 2025

We remember sharing our first Thanksgiving as married couples in our apartment in Miami, me in las school and Tom in the Air Force - Tom was a special person and will be missed - our deepest sympathy- Cousin Bob & Elaine

Kara

September 30, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you some peace at this time.

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