William "Bill" McGuire

1950 - 2023

William "Bill" McGuire

1950 - 2023

BORN

1950

DIED

2023

William McGuire Obituary

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 28, 2023.
William (Bill) McGuire
December 17, 1950 - March 9, 2023
William "Bill" McGuire, age 72, of Burlingame, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023 due to complications from cancer. Bill was a kind and loving person who could catch you off guard with his delightfully dry and very quiet sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bill was born in San Francisco on Dec. 17, 1950. A true Son of the City, Bill grew up in the heart of San Francisco's Eureka Valley neighborhood where he made lifelong friends. Bill worked in the printing industry and eventually co-owned a print shop called Duplication Plus.
Bill met, dated and married Chris, the love of his life. Together they had a son, and eventually a grandson. Bill loved his family and friends, the occasional poker game, the annual March Madness Tahoe trip with family, S.F. Giants and, of course, the cabin at Russian River where he was the BBQ king and Mood Master of music.
Bill was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Mazariegos. He is survived by his wife Chris, son Sean, grandson Liam, brothers Mike McGuire and Sean Gonzales, sister Patti Baker (Terry) and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Brother, husband, father, friend and finally "Grandpa". A life well lived, may his legacy be an inspiration to us all.

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Robert Tilley

February 19, 2025

Bill McGuire. One of the guys. Original Irish humor, that touched many lives!

Kevin Black

April 2, 2023

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing - my older brother brought that to my attention- "Billy" is the name I called him in 1st / 2nd grades at Most Holy Redeemer - at our young age we would traverse the Eureka Valley District of SF after school many a day - can you imagine "little best buddies" going up and down the streets after school without supervision - that is how it was during the late 50's - we also had a great times playing at the EV playground where Claire and Dodi were recreation directors - wonderful memories we shared for sure !

Connie Lum

April 1, 2023

Our condolences to the entire McGuire family your family is so wonderful and caring. We always felt part of the family. You will truly be missed. Give Kathy a big hug for us! Love- Ed and Connie Lum

Sean Gonzales

April 1, 2023

I love you brother!

Patricia Baker

March 31, 2023

I will miss you every day my Beautiful Brother. I Love you
Billy.

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