
Patrick McGuire
febrero 9, 1952 -
abril 13, 2019

Patrick McGuire passed in the wee small hours of April 13th, 2019, whilst on holiday in Scotland
with his beloved wife and friends, in full embrace of the joy and passion with which he lived his
life.
Born February 9, 1952 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Patrick was the 11th out of 13 children born to
Hugh and Rose McGuire. He attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School and St.
Joseph High School, and later received his Bachelor’s degree in English from Fordham
University in Manhattan, as well as two Masters Degrees in English and an Ab.D in English from
New York University.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Anna (Antaramian), sons, Hugh McGuire, Seth (Jenny) McGuire,
Thaddeus “Tip” McGuire, two daughters, Ankeen McGuire and Noonay (Kevin) Byrne, and his
12 siblings, along with two cherished granddaughters.
He taught 33 years at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, as well as at Carthage College, and
several colleges on the East Coast. He was heralded, in 1994, as one of Parkside’s best
teachers, and in 2000, was awarded the Regents Award for Lifetime Achievement of Excellence
in Teaching. He taught thousands of his students to love literature and many of those students
remain friends to this day.
These may be the facts of his life, but Patrick was always larger than the details. He would be
pleased to know that he was considered a conversationalist, and it is a testament to his charm
that hundreds of people can confirm that an evening with him over drink and song was one of
life’s great pleasures. He was witty, knowledgeable and passionate, with a greater ability for
pinpoint recall of book, poem and movie quotes than anyone else we have ever met. He
preferred Irish whiskey, but anything would do in a pinch - and he once spent ten years testing
and perfecting the martini (gin, just a pass over of vermouth, slightly dirty, two olives).
His loves, beside his family and friends, were reading, drawing, photography - and his passion,
writing. He loved his garden (and composting!), woodworking, and cooking for those he loved.
His favorite times were sitting on the porch late into the evening looking at the stars and
enjoying the peace of the night air. He loved to talk, to share stories, and most of all, he loved
to tell jokes.
He loved the inscription on Yeats’ tombstone - “Cast a cold Eye / on Life, on Death / Horsemen,
pass by!” - and he of all would appreciate the irony of how ill equipped that phrase is for this
event. For there are none of us who can simply turn and pass by to continue life as it was
before, having known and lost him. But we can celebrate all that he was to us and to so many.
Información del servicio
Family and friends are also invited for his funeral service, at Green Ridge Cemetery, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on May 6th, 2019 at 11:30 AM.
Publicado por:
Jim JaffePatrick, I still miss you. I’m sure you’re looking down and smiling
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Joe and Catherine SchulteDear Anna and family, We send our deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your husband and father. May the memories of all the good times with him sustain you in the months ahead. What an amazing and accomplished man he was, we wish we had known him Anna. You were a match made in heaven that is certain. Anna ,you have always been a star ,my dear friend and classmate and I am sure you will keep the memories alive for Patrick. Love joe and Catherine schulte
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Barbara BrattinThe entire Kenosha Public Library family grieves the loss of your father, your husband, our friend. Tip, we wrap our arms around you and hold you close during this agonizing time. It is our fervent hope that his memory continues to bring you strength and joy and sustains you for many years to come.
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NanetteMy dearest Anna and family, I just loved Patrick's humor, smile and girth when hugging. Thoughts of him will always make a grin. I am sending you all my love and blessings for healing.
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Janet GarrenMany years ago I had the honor to be invited to Patrick and Anna's house for St. Patrick's Day. I so enjoyed that day, the wonderful meal and spending time with some wonderful people. I ran across Patrick a couple of times after that, it was always a pleasure to see him. He was an amazing person. My deepest sympathies. Janet Garren
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Marsha K ZimmerDear Anna and Family, I am sadden to hear of Patrick's passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Love, Marsha
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Heidi JenkinsI was so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. Yoour family is in our thoughts and prayers.







