William R. Maguire

William R. Maguire (Bill) 70 years old of Robinson Township died Monday, January 6^th at 5:30 pm at his home peacefully and surrounded by family. He was born March 26^th 1949. At age 17 he voluntarily enlisted in the USA Airforce, lived around the world, studied Economics and Management at Oxford University London, and retired from the military as a Senior Master Sargent. Bill worked as a jet engine mechanic, air traffic controller, computer programmer and retired as a field service engineer for Siemens- following his terminal diagnosis over 4.5 years ago. He loved watching television and going to the movies.  He had a great love of travelling around the world with his family.  He specially loved taking his family and friends to Walt Disney World over and over and over and over and over again (especially spoiling his granddaughter).

Survived by his loving wife Noi (married April 16^th 1970), and their three daughters Cathleen, Jane, and Margaret.  Also survived by his best friend and sister Jane F. Mosack, sister Ann O’Malley, and granddaughter Jeannie Hancock. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Timothy J Collins (sadly just two weeks prior-“Tim you won the race”), sister Doris J. Rocco, second niece Kristin J. Brown, and many other beloved family.

Those who were fortunate to know him will miss his smile, sarcastic humor, strength, persistence, generosity and positive attitude, despite his years of multiple terminal illnesses.  He proved to the world that if you set a goal you can always achieve it-just remember persistence always prevails. No funeral service will be held.  The family is grateful for his “long goodbye”. They are doing their best to move past the sadness, by celebrating his life in every way and every day.  And they all will continue to travel the world with Bill alongside them in spirit/ashes- the way he hoped and dreamed.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsuburghcremation.com.