Mr. Thomas R. McGuire Sr., 79, of Pittston, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township after a brief illness.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Kelly McGuire. He was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, Scranton.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston and also frequently attended Our Lady of the Eucharist (formerly St. Mary’s Help of Christians) Parish where he served as a Eucharistic Minister.

He was employed for 35 years as a mechanic at the former Topps Chewing Gum in Duryea. He was also a member of the Men’s Club of Seton Catholic High School for many years. Following his retirement from Topps he served as the maintenance man for Seton Catholic, St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s. When he was not helping out at church he would often go help out his son or his many nieces and nephews with their odd jobs or projects as he was the consummate handyman who knew about plumbing, electrical, carpentry and automotive repair. When he was not helping others he would work around his home fixing or building various things. He also enjoyed putting together puzzles on his front porch during the summer months.

He was preceeded in death by his wife, the former Marion Mikitish, who passed away on February 19, 2010 to whom he was married to for 53 years and a daughter, Theresa who passed away in 1972 as well as his sister, Alice Reap and brother, Eugene McGuire.

Surviving are:
Son, Thomas McGuire Jr. and his wife, Audrey, of Mountaintop
Grandson, Nicholas McGuire of Mountaintop
Numerous nieces and nephews

The family would like to thank the doctors and ICU nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for the care and compassion they showed Thomas during his time in the hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 9:30 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston by the Rev. Gary Messinger. Interment will in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Pittston. Viewing will be held on Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Parastas will be at 7:00 pm. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640.

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Guestbook Entries

We all send you our deepest sympathy. Your Dad was a wonderful and kind person. I remember his visits to Arizona with you and your Mom and Theresa. He has helped the churches with so many projects to make them as beautiful as they are today. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless Aunt Mary Mikitish and family Tucson, Arizona.

Deat Tom, Audrey and Nicholas, (about 9 years ago)

DEAR T OM, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I WILL TRULY MISS UNCLE TOM. HE WAS KIND AND LOVING AND A GREAT TEASE.

LORRAINE BEZY (about 9 years ago)

Dear Family, I worked with your Father at The Topps Co. for many years and I was so sorry to see of Tom's passing. He was a gentleman thru and thru. What a pleasure to have known him. He was so proud of you Tom and your family and would always tell me things that you and he were going doing. Be very proud that he was your Father for he loved his wife and family so much. My prayers are for you and your family.

Joann Perrige (about 9 years ago)

Uncle Tom you will be greatly missed, you were a true inspiration of the meaning of Love and Kindness. You were selfless in your pursuit of helping others. Your wonderful smile and seemingly endless energy were your trademark. Your personality was so filled with warmth that it brought smiles to many. I will always remember how you helped me when the chips were down. I love you Uncle Tom and will keep you close to my heart!

Michele Barna (about 9 years ago)

We are so very sorry for your loss, Tom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike McFarland and Family (about 9 years ago)

Hi Tom and family, I am very sorry for your loss, but celebrate a GREAT man and a wonderful family! You are in my prayers.

Erik Evans (about 9 years ago)

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