Thomas Francis Maguire

Thomas F. Maguire of Monroe, New York a retired Operating Engineer for New York City Department of Ports and Terminals and a 40 year resident of the area, died January 12, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, New York.  Tom was 78 years of age.

The son of the late Thomas and Mary Maguire he was born on April 26, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York.

Tom was a Veteran of the United States Navy and truly enjoyed his service to his country and time at sea.  He was also a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Monroe, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Joseph Duelk, Jr. Division One Monroe, and a member of the American Legion Post 488, Monroe, New York.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Maguire at home and their children Karen Maguire of Mahwah, NJ, and Linda Maguire of New York City and his granddaughter Taylor Maguire also of New York City.  He is also survived his brother Daniel Maguire of Virginia and a sister Helen Barone of Florida, he was pre-deceased by his parents and a sister Maryann Glynn.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 during the hours of 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 PM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950.

A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, January 19^th at Sacred Heart R.C. Church. 26 Still Road, Monroe, New York 10950 at 10:00 AM.

 As per Tom's request he will be granted a Burial at Sea via the United States Navy.

Memorial contributions in Tom's name to the National Kidney Foundation located at 30 East 33^rd Street, Suite # 3, New York, New York 10016-5337 (212) 889-2210 would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950.  Thomas F. Flynn, Director.  For additional information or directions to the funeral home or Sacred Heart R.C. Church or to leave an online memorial please visit www.flynnfh.com