Obituary: John Lawrence McGuire, Jr.

John Lawrence McGuire, Jr. (April 15, 1945 – August 29, 2024)

John Lawrence McGuire, Jr., 79, of Manchester passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, peacefully, with his loving family by his side at Birchwood Retreat, Chelsea. John’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 11am, following visitation from 10am to 11am at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Manchester. Rev. Fr. Gerald Gawronski will serve as celebrant.

He was born on April 15, 1945, in Norman, Okla., to John and Josephine (Wolfe) McGuire, Sr. John married the love of his life, Karin Eisenreich, on March 21, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio. He will be remembered for his dedication to education. John was a Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio, graduate, class of 1963, and then University of Toledo and Siena Heights University. He dedicated his life to education in the Manchester Schools in many areas, including coaching football, retiring in 2008. John loved working with his students and people in general. He would help anyone in need, without expecting anything in return. John had a love for technology. He was just an all-around good man. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling, always on the lookout for a new restaurant to try out. Above all, John cherished his time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Karin; his daughters, Molly (Vincent) Mattias and Susan (John) Arvanitis; sisters, Mary Jo (Richard) Hoffman and Elizabeth Huebner; grandchildren Rachel and Dana Mattias, John (Jacqueline) Arvanitis, Jordan (Raye) Arvanitis, Nicole and Natalie Arvanitis; great-grandchildren Aria, Iris, and Fiona Arvanitis; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Please leave a message of comfort for John’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.