Joe, 

There isn't a day I don't think or remember something about you.  I am so sad your time with us was so short.  I feel fortunate I had the opportunity to know you.  

I know you are watching over us.

Has it really been a year? JT gone but not forgotten, I still mourn your passing daily. Rest in peace my son.

JT was one of my best friends through middle and high school. We grew up on the same street in Orlando. Everyday we would skateboard in front of his house and hang out at the lake lot across the street. We were friends at a time where we were just old enough that our parents allowed us to venture out on our own. If we skateboarded up to Circle K to get an Icee or swam across Lake Pinelock, it felt like a grand adventure. Some of my fondest memories are of us playing video games in his room and having to press pause because we were laughing too hard.

JT was a very bright well intentioned young man. If I was stressing about something he always had a way of calming me down and easing my nerves. He always had such a calm, relaxed demeanor that would rub off on people. That is how I will always remember him.

JT was a good friend and interesting guy.  I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him and I’m thankful to have met him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his loved ones 💛

Joseph (or JT as I always knew him) was one of my best friends growing up and we became nearly inseparable during  our high school  years.

The memories I shared with him will always stand out as some of the best times of my life - Cramming surfboards into his mom’s Volkswagen Rabbit before getting battered by hurricane swells, skateboarding in front of his house every day after school, boxing in the lake lot, playing Madden football and four-player, License to Kill Goldeneye on Nintendo 64…. The list goes on. 

He was also one of the smartest, most down-to-earth and kind-hearted people I’ve ever known and I’m so grateful that we were able to reconnect recently. 

I will forever miss him and send all my love to his family and close friends. 

May he rest in peace. 

Very sorry to hear about JT. I went to high school with JT and he was a pleasure to be around. We would often get together with a group of us and skateboard, play video games, watch videos, talk, laugh, eat, and even box some times in the empty lot across the street. I never had a bad thing to say about JT, he invited us into his home and was a common hangout during high school years. I will miss his easy going personality and friendly nature. RIP JT, you will be missed. 

Kyle Roach

I’ve known Joe since grade school and we've had some adventures, this pic depicts my one & only adventure with his son JT. 
I was totally impressed with the young man he had become. It is with great sadness (for us all)  to have heard this news. As long as we  remember him, he’ll  live on in our hearts. 
My deepest sympathies to  Joe, Andrea & Bryce and the rest of his family. 
Walter

Joe I feel so lucky to have known you and so sad you have left us.
You will always be in our thoughts and will always live in our hearts.
You will be our angel in the sky.
Betty Gift

Rest in Peace, Joe. You were always smiling every time I see you around the office. I don't get out of the Accounting office much but whenever I do and happen to see you, you were always cheerful. Your smile and cheerful personality will be missed. Praying for your family's strength during these times and praying that God grant you eternal rest.

Joe was one of those people you could instantly get along with he was so nice and such a gentleman he made working at the firm enjoyable. He’d always give me advice on a quicker way to do a task and even went out of his way to make sure I got to my vehicle safely when we’d get off and it was dark out. Words can’t express how much we will miss him and my heart goes out to his family. 

Joe had the best sense of humor and it always brightened my day to chat with him. I am so sorry to his family for their loss. His presence will be missed in our office.

Lesa Lane
Co-worker


Joe was funny and kind.    He was always polite and helpful, never had a bad word to say about anyone.  
Joe always worked hard, very loyal  and always respectful.
He will be missed, but he is with the Lord now.

Joe, was a really nice guy. I looked forward to seeing him come in the mail room and saying hi. He was always kind. He always held the door for me. He never said a bad word, literally. He was always friendly. Always kind. I miss him. He was a good man.  I know the Lord has a special place for him  and I pray that l will see him again. Rest in peace, Joe.


OBITUARY

Joseph Thomas McGuire III

23 September, 1987 – 8 February, 2023

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park

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