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Paul Edward McGloin

On April 22nd, 2021 Paul Edward McGloin, 70, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his own home in the Sunset District. May his Angel lead him to the heavenly light and be reunited with his family.
Paul is survived by his loving son Francis McGloin, Francis' mother Lupita, sister Monica Castaneda, nephew Daniel Castaneda and niece Katya Castaneda, and great-uncle to Diego and Dario Castaneda. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Peggy McGloin, his uncle Ed Schuldt and his uncles and aunts: Paul McGloin, Rev. Daniel McGloin SJ, Rev. John McGloin SJ, Sr. Genevieve McGloin, RSCJ, Srs. Mary Eleanor and Mary Aloysius McGloin of PVBM.
Paul was a graduate of St. Anne's grammar school, where he was a star athlete. He continued his baseball career winning the 1962 SF Recreation Midget Championship. In 1965 Paul made the Varsity Baseball Team at St. Ignatius High School as a freshman. He was a crafty southpaw, pitching in the 1968 Championship game for Lincoln High School, from where he graduated. In that same year he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles but he eschewed the offer and took a four year scholarship to Idaho State University, Pocatello. He was a lifelong fan of the SF Giants and Oakland A's. Paul was also an active member of the Northern California Baseball Association for Umpires.
Paul worked for the City and County of SF as a Park and Recreation gardner and was the head gardener at Moscone playground, until his retirement in 2009. His love for travel was incomparable as he traveled the world with Mexico being his favorite destination. Paul was a faithful volunteer for the St. Vincent De Paul Society. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. At the family's request a private service will be held at a later date.
Donations in Paul's name may be sent to: St. Vincent De Paul Society of San Francisco, 1175 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 15 to May 18, 2021.

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Ernie Marchant

June 20, 2025

Marchbank field , Daly City, 1962, little league. He ripped one down left field line off me to defeat us, Pal Constables. He was a great competitor.

Terry Smith

May 9, 2023

Never forget Paul his fastball sizzled and his knuckle curve danced. How is that field of dreams?

tiernan desmond

March 25, 2022

knew paul from work in the marina district; always had the gift of gab and had the baseball diamonds flawless, loved to travel, good husband and father

Cathy Ralph (nee Lubey)

June 4, 2021

Paul was a classmate all through our grammar school days at St Anne's. He was a quiet and modest guy, maybe a bit shy then. It sounds like he led a good life, and I'm pleased to see that in a fellow Vincentian. Go with God, Paul!

Jo Ann Rivero-Beck

May 31, 2021

Such sad news. I remember Paul fondly as a class mate at St. Anne. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Kevin Buckley

May 18, 2021

I am sorry to hear about Paul's passing, he was always very kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Paul.

Terrence m smith

May 17, 2021

Paul and I go back to that championship team in the midgets and again at Lincoln . We always spent time together up at the Russian River He , Lupita, and Francis would revel in the redwoods. You kept the diamonds and grounds in impeccable shape at Moscone. May the wind be with you. , Terry Smith

Jack O’Brien

May 16, 2021

A friend since St Anne’s kindergarten
Rest In Peace Paul

Jim Hemmenway

May 15, 2021

Met Paul in kindergarten, and we were classmates and friends all through high school and beyond. As in life, we all go separate ways, but continued to run into each other from time to time and our conversations always picked up as if we just saw each other yesterday.

Prayers and thoughts to his family. May the days, weeks and months ahead to be kind and gentle to all of them.

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