Kevin M. McGuiness

Kevin M. McGuiness obituary, Rockland, MA

Kevin M. McGuiness

Kevin McGuiness Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home on May 13, 2025.

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Kevin M. McGuiness, 67, of Hanson, formerly of Rockland (RHS Class '75), passed away on May 11, 2025 at home with his family, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Born on October 19, 1957 at St. Margaret's in Dorchester to the late James and Marie (Rahilly) McGuiness.
He leaves behind his wife Cheri (Sims) McGuiness, his two children Kevin James and Madison Ann McGuiness. His siblings, Jimmy and his wife Leanne McGuiness, Catherine (McGuiness) Muzrall and her husband David, Tom McGuiness(d.2018) and his twin Robert McGuiness and his wife Pam (d.2011), as well as many nieces and nephews who all loved him and his sense of humor.
Kev (Fibes) loved bowling with his team "The Bowling Stones", shooting darts and playing softball for the Eagles. He could often be seen with a Budweiser and a Marlboro in hand. He enjoyed golfing on the Cape with family as a Thanksgiving tradition. Kevin always took pride in his yard work. He was an avid Bruins, Patriots, and Red Sox fan.
The McGuiness Family welcomes friends and loved ones on Monday May 19, 2025 from 4PM-7PM at Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home. 135 Union Street Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 20, 9AM at Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street Rockland, Immediately following a gathering at the Rockland Golf Course, 276 Plain St, Rockland.
Thank You to all the wonderful staff at Dana-Farber Weymouth who put up with him and his sense of humor these past 5 years, as well as the Norwell VNA Hospice Team these past 5 months.

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Carol Tucci Cullivan

May 20, 2025

With my deepest sympathy to Kevin and his family. You were such a great guy and loved by all. Ww had so many good times working At Marsh warehouse some of the best memories I will never ever forget. Love your dear old friend

Bill Cavanaugh

May 15, 2025

We offer our condolences to the McGuiness family on Kevin´s passing.
May he rest in peace.
Bill, Sue, & Mike Cavanaugh
Scituate, Ma.

Michael Harrington

May 14, 2025

I lived in East Bridgewater, down the same street from the family. I knew Cathy just a little bit back in the day because I had the local paper route. I am so sorry for your loss.

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