John Richard Maguire, age 63 of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, from complications of a stroke. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Wanda, whom he married 37 years ago on November 8, 1980.
He was born January 3, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Frank L. and Evelyn (Mathews) Maguire. John grew up in Kent, and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. He then proudly served his country in the US Army.
John was a strong, hardworking man with a rough exterior, but had a big heart and kind soul. He worked as a pump repair specialist and machinist, specializing in large pump repair. John worked at several area machine shops, and currently was employed at Cleveland Pump and Repair in Twinsburg.
He recently joined the Italian American Society and enjoyed playing bocce. John was also an avid Cleveland Cavaliers fan. However, John’s main passions in life were music and his family, eating came in a close third. He learned to play the drums at an early age, and continued playing with different bands throughout the years. John and Wanda were a perfect match as husband and wife, with each personality complimenting the other. They raised their family with love, and he truly cherished the time spent together.
John was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Ann Maguire on April 13, 2012. He was also preceded by his parents, mother-in-law Melvene Jones, brothers-in-law Ken Tippel and Jerry Jones, and sister-in-law Shelia Maguire.
John is survived by his children: Christopher Maguire, Reggie Maguire, Jason Maguire, Shawna (Aaron) Borkoski, and Michael Maguire, along with grandchildren: Addison Maguire, Devon, Jarrod, Trinity, Ariane, Kyle, and Michael Jr., and a great-grandchild. John is also survived by his sister Karen Tippel, brother Chuck Maguire, and brothers-in-law: Denny Jones, Ronnie (Teri) Jones, and Mark Jones, as well as many loving extended family members and friends, including Debbie Brown and her family in North Carolina.
Friends and family will be received from 4:00 – 7:00 PM to celebrate John’s life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, with funeral services to follow at 7:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Private burial will take place on a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery with Military Honors.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
Keep on rockin’ Pops.
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