William P. McGuire

Albany, NY-William Patrick McGuire, 74 of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022. Born in Albany, NY to William Francis and Catherine Tierney McGuire, Bill was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School. He received a Bachelors in Education from St. Bernard’s College in Cullman, Alabama and Masters in Education from the University at Albany. He began his career teaching at Cardinal McCloskey/Bishop Maginn High School. Bill then went on to work for the State of New York until his retirement from the Department of Corrections. An avid golfer, Bill’s favorite job was as ranger/starter at Capital Hills Golf Course. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Tuffey McGuire, his son Matthew (Rita) McGuire, his daughter Jillian McGuire Gonch, his grandchildren Lillian and Sean McGuire, his sisters Donna (John) Tyler, Margaret Pinchuk, Patricia (Seamus) Hodgkinson, Jean (David) Riggs. Bill is also survived by his in-laws Mary Ellen (Chuck) Wojtusik, Nancy (Bob) Hiller, Eileen (Brendan) Coleman, James (Annette) Tuffey and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by in-laws Michael Pinchuck, Patrick Tuffey and his wife Clare, and Kevin Tuffey. Bill’s most cherished memories were watching his children and grandchildren’s sporting events, spending time with his extended family, and vacations to Maine, Cape Cod, and Florida. He also immensely enjoyed time with friends golfing, at breakfasts, and at the Elks 19th hole. He will be remembered for his silent strength, sneaky wit, and loyalty to his favorite sports teams. His family would like to thank the amazing team of medical personnel that took great care of him during his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Thank you to the nurses, doctors, and patient advocates at St. Peters Hospital, NYOH, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Community Hospice and family physician Dr. Patel. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bill’s family Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 9:30 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where his Memoral Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers the family would invite you to donate to Community Hospice or Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research.

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William P. McGuire

November 8, 1948 - December 1, 2022