Robert J. McGuire

Courageous And Loving

Robert J. McGuire, 82, a resident of Newtown for 36 years, died August 8, after a lengthy, courageous battle for life. Mr McGuire was born in Brooklyn, July 25, 1927, to Florence and Robert McGuire. He was the devoted husband of his wife of 56 years, Jane (Lanigan) McGuire.

 He was also the proud father of his daughter Ellen McGuire, and sons Robert and John McGuire. He loved and welcomed John’s wife, Vanessa (Brakhan) McGuire, into the family and was thrilled to become a late-in-life grandfather.

He was a decorated World War II veteran, having served in the Navy.

He graduated from St John’s University in New York with a degree in business. After college, Mr McGuire served as a Special Agent with the FBI. He then joined Union Camp Corporation in sales. He moved his family to Newtown in 1973, where he served as the vice president and general manager of Allied Container Corporation, a subsidiary of Union Camp. After retirement, Bob went to work for Phototronics Inc in Brookfield.

Mr McGuire loved his family and home and took great pleasure in dining out and preparing gourmet meals. He was an avid Yankees fan, loved crossword puzzles, and mystery novels. His courage and tenacity were greatly admired by his family, who will miss him tremendously.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Cynthia, Lenore, Gerard, Debbie, and all of the wonderful people at Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, and Susan and the team at Bethel Health Care Center, who provided comfort and support to Mr McGuire and his family during his illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St Rose of Lima Church August 13. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main Street, Danbury CT  06810.

The Newtown Bee        August 14, 2009