Peter A McGuigan

Peter Albert McGuigan, 65, of Wall Township, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024, at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, with his devoted family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Pete grew up in Matawan, NJ, and raised his family at the Jersey Shore. He attended St. John Vianney High School in Matawan, where he excelled in both baseball and wrestling. Pete earned a BS in accounting from Montclair State University, where he met his wife, Laura, and played on the lacrosse and wrestling teams. Pete began his career at EY before founding and managing his own firm, McGuigan Tombs & Company, CPAs, servicing local and regional clients throughout New Jersey and New York. He led his successful firm for 26 years before merging it with Withum Smith+Brown. Throughout adulthood, Pete was dedicated to serving his community and those around him. He was actively involved with several charitable organizations, serving as Board Member of both the Solace House and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey, where he held the position of First Vice President of the Board of Trustees. Pete was a "Big" himself, mentoring his Little Brother Daniel from age six into adulthood, nurturing their friendship long beyond the end of their formal match. In 2022, Pete was honored as Big Brother of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association of New Jersey. Pete was an avid golfer and a proud member of Manasquan River Golf Club, where he served as Treasurer of the Board, enjoyed the beautiful course, and made lasting friendships. He loved to be physically active and competed in sports his whole life, sharing that love with his four daughters. Pete proudly coached his girls in softball for South Wall Little League and for Saint Denis School in Manasquan, where he also launched the girls' softball program.
Pete was so proud of his and Laura's large family. He was predeceased by his father, Peter J. McGuigan, and his brother, Mark McGuigan. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Laura (Punderson) McGuigan; his four cherished daughters, Jane (Jack) Losinger of Avon by the Sea, Deirdre (Alex) King of Spring Lake, Carolyn (Ryan) Shallcross of Westfield, and Grace (Dan) Collins of Ocean Twp; and his adoring grandchildren, Peter, Genevieve, and Katharine Losinger, Iris, Albie, Delphine, and Susanna King, and Reid and Melanie Shallcross. In addition, Pete is survived by his loving mother, Doris McGuigan; his brothers Michael and Chris (Christina) McGuigan; his sister Maura (Tim) Andersen; his sister-in-law Sharon McGuigan; his nieces Meghan, Anna, Jenna, Madelyn, Tarah and his nephew Jack. Pete was also close with the extended Punderson family, including many in-laws, nieces, and nephews, who all loved him dearly. He leaves behind a treasure trove of friends whom he made everywhere he went, including teammates, colleagues, clients, neighbors, and golf buddies. Pete will be remembered for his generosity, his jokes and his big heart. He will be missed by so many.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday September 10, 2024, from 4-8 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals 2643 Old Bridge Road Manasquan, NJ 08736. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am on Wednesday September 11, 2024, at St Denis Church, Manasquan, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey by going online to https://mentornj.org/support-us/#give. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.net.