Joseph Edward McGuire

Joseph “Joe” E. McGuire of New Smyrna Beach passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 77. He was born on July 5, 1945 in Flushing, NY where he grew up surrounded by a large extended family.

He graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in 1962.

He held many different jobs including a State Park Ranger in Alaska, Daytona Beach toll operator, long-haul truck driver, and with RHOM Semiconductor in Santa Clara.

He was actively involved in photography, volunteering at the Florida Animal Reserve, classic cars, and genealogy. Joe loved the beach and ocean.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. McGuire; his mother, Rita P. (Cooney) McGuire; and his brother, John “Jack” McGuire.

Joe is survived by his sisters; Maureen (Ed) Pistey, Rita Reilly; sister-in-law, Suzie McGuire, 14 nieces and nephews, and 24 great nieces and nephews.

Joe made family events a priority and flew all over the country to attend baptisms, graduations, and weddings. He also loved to join family vacations at Disney, Jupiter Beach, and Cape Cod.

The family would like to thank Pete & Debbie, and Tara for the care and friendship they showed Joe. Thank you to the too many to mention family and friends for their support, well wishes, and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in their honor to Animal Alliance of NJ or the animal rescue of your choice. Also, take your family out for ice cream in his honor.

Joe lived his many lives to the fullest. We should all aspire to do the same.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/jacksonville-cremation for the McGuire family.