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JOSEPH McGUINNESS Obituary
JOSEPH F., 76, on October 4, 2012, sadly missed by his wife Mary E. (nee Unger), his children Joseph E. (Carol), Michael P. (Sue) and Brian F. (Catherine),his brother Francis (Joan), his brother-in-law James Higgins (Donna), and his 7 grandchildren. Joseph was a former teacher and Vice Principal of John Paul Jones Middle School. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, 9 A.M., Maternity B.V.M. Church, 9222 Old Bustleton Ave. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Family prefers memorial donations to Sisters of IHM, Camilla Hall, Immaculata, PA. 19345.
Arr. by GUCKIN FUNERAL HOME, Inc, 215-743-7256.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH McGUINNESS
Julie Bamberger-Herrmann
April 2, 2013
Dear Mrs. McGuinness, Joe, Mike, and Brian ; Belated but sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear husband & father . I am so sorry that I missed his funeral, I didn't find out until it appeared in the Parish Bulletin . I have many fond memories with "Mr. Gaminnis" (as we jokingly referred to him) when we were in the original Guitar Group for the 9:30 Lower Church Mass which began back in 1977 . Always enjoyed chatting with him and his wife after Mass or @ Kelly's Seafood Restaurant in recent years . May he rest in peace in the palm of God's hand .
Sisters of IHM
October 9, 2012
On behalf of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we extended our condolences to the family of Joseph McGuinness. Please be assured of our prayers and our gratitude for designating memorial contributions to Camilla Hall. We promise our continued prayers for Joseph and his family.
Brian G Brown
October 9, 2012
God understood our thirst for
knowledge, and our need to be led
by someone wiser;
He needed a heart of compassion,
of encouragement, and patience;
Someone who would accept
the challenge regardless of the
opposition;
Someone who could see potential
and believe in the best in others . . .
So He made Teachers. Thank you Mr McGuinness for seeing that potential in so many of us that other,and in my opinion lesser adults failed to see.The way you cared,and advised us made a difference.It was nice to be ableto tell you that face to face backin 1993. May your family take solace in knowing that your years of hard work,paid off in the lives of so many,that in many cases had the deck stacked against then. Thought and prayers go out to the McGuiness family. REST IN PEACE <3 (John Paul Jones Jr. High School 1975-77)
John Walsh
October 8, 2012
Joe was a friend for over forty years and a colleague for thirty of them. His warmth, good humor and genuine caring for his staff and students are qualities that will be sorely missed. Go with God, Joe.
Freddy Caldwell
October 7, 2012
Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Mcguinness, he was a great neighbor who was always friendly and there to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed.
Donna McKnight
October 7, 2012
RIP Mr McGuinness
Anita Edney Moore Class of 1980
Anita Moore
October 7, 2012
Sending a heartfelt love and condolences to the family of the late Mr. McGuinness. He was my counselor at John Paul Jones Jr. High school and he was always a fair and kind man. I was not a very good kid in JH but Mr. McGuinness saw something in me that I didn't see at the time and never gave up on me. I owe my success to him and am thankful to have been one of his students and may he Rest in Paradise with our Lord and Savior. God bless
Diane Dacenzo
October 7, 2012
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My condolences (former student of Jones Jr High)
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