Michael P. Mcguire

Northampton � Michael P. McGuire, 66, passed away, February 23 in Northampton, MA. Michael was born in Lewiston, ME to the late Florence (Dietrich) and Francis McGuire. He graduated from the Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME, received his Associates Degree from Wentworth Institute and his BA in Sociology from the former Boston State College. He went on to teach in many capacities, including at Cathedral High School in Springfield and for the American Real Estate Academy teaching Real Estate Licensing Courses. Most recently Michael was employed as Director of Human Services at Pete�s Tire Barn out of Orange, MA, where he was a well respected and invaluable employee and friend for the past 30 years. In his free time Michael enjoyed working on family genealogy, spending time at his homes in Vermont and Nova Scotia and caring for his beloved grandson, Ryder and his nieces and nephews. Michael worshipped at St. Elizabeth�s of Northampton, where he was a faithful member. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary (Neffinger) McGuire, son Davyn McGuire and his wife Rebecca White, grandson, Ryder McGuire, brother, Steven McGuire and his wife Jane, sisters, Coreen Robert and her husband Norman and Jeanne Hosmer and her husband Don and his father-in-law, Norbert Neffinger of W. Spfld., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives. He was truly blessed with his large family and numerous friends. Michael was predeceased by his sister Donna Small. There will be a 10AM Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 99 King St., Northampton, burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, W. Spfld. Calling hours are Thursday 4-7PM at the TOOMEY-O�BRIEN Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield St., W. Spfld. The family would like to thank the CC Unit at the Cooley-Dickinson Hospital for the care they gave Michael during his time there. In lieu of flowers donations in Michael�s name may be made to the Northampton Survival Center, 265 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA 01060.