McGuire would become one of the top scoring combat pilots in U.S. Air Force history. May God bless you and your family at this sad time of sorrow. [5], In early May 1944, McGuire became the commanding officer of the 431st Fighter Squadron. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Mary Madeline McGuire and Charles McGuire; his son Michael; his close friend Carol Hansen; his siblings, Marilyn Hardesty (late John), Richard (Joy) and Robert McGuire (Leslie); his niece Melanie; his nephew Christopher McGuire; and his uncle Lawrence Gotthardt. Bob and I will miss Tom with his weekly stop at the Helsinki, he was such a fun and interesting man who had a huge heart for anyone. He graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN in 1956 and was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Stuhr Northwoods Chapel. Thomas (Tom) Patrick McGuire, age 60, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023, unexpectedly in his home. Dr. McGuire, a long time resident of Sarasota and consistent supporter of the art, opera and theatre communities passed away peacefully last month at the age of 83. Tom is survived by Grace, his beloved wife of almost 64 years, his seven sons and daughters and their spouses, 26 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and brother Paul. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Play Tribute Movie. Thomas McGuire Obituary (2021) - Sarasota, FL - Herald Tribune - Legacy.com There are no events at this time. He was the son of Hubert and. Thomas McGuire October 4, 1952 - June 23, 2021 Prairie Village, Kansas - Thomas John McGuire was born in Carlsbad, NM on a warm, sunny afternoon on October 4,1952. He retired from the military in 2006 and worked as a contractor until starting his federal position as a GS-802-09 Engineering Technician and he also performed the role of Contracting Officer Representative. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. [13] This extremely dangerous maneuver, performed at an altitude of only 300ft (90m) (contrary to McGuire's own dictates never to engage at a low altitude[14]), caused McGuire's P-38 to stall. He was in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France hiking the Camino de Santiago, a longtime. Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. (August 1, 1920 - January 7, 1945) was an American United States Army major who was killed in action while serving as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations that Toms daughters work at: Saint Joseph Parenting Center Danbury, CT, www.sjpcenter.org OR Saint Joseph School Danbury, CT www.sjsdanbury.org . Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. It snap rolled inverted and nosed down into the ground. Receive a notification when services are updated. He moved to Arizona in the early 1960's. He was employed as a rancher and later started his own farming business in the Parker Valley. For his actions on this day he was awarded a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 26, 1958 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THOMAS MCGUIRE OBITUARY. 2023 Hare Funeral Home. In rapid succession he shot down 1 aircraft, parried the attack of 4 enemy fighters, 1 of which he shot down, single-handedly engaged 3 more Japanese, destroying 1, and then shot down still another, his 38th victory in aerial combat.
