Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire, age 99, formerly of Fairview and Cliffside Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank McGuire (deceased). Devoted mother of Nancy McGuire (deceased), Lynne McGuire Callea and husband John of Township of Washington, NJ, Michael McGuire and wife Pat of North Olmsted, OH and Timothy McGuire and wife Diane of Hillsdale, NJ. Loving grandmother of Lauren Callea Rinaldi, Anthony Callea, Johnny Callea, Kelly McGuire Bernal, Daniel McGuire, Jeff Kovatch and Laura Kovatch Hartwick. Great grandmother to Julia, Samatha, and Michael Rinaldi, Savannah and Skylar Callea, Elliott, Johnny and Ryan Callea, Neil and Danica Hartwick.

Born in Bronx, NY, she lived in Fairview, NJ for over 40 years and then Cliffside Park and most recently Woodcliff Lake. At one time, she worked at a newspaper for over 25 years, also having her own column, Bergenites in the News, by Dorothy McGuire.

She was an active member in Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation, Ridgefield Park, NJ, Chapter for over 20 years, and her favorite charities also consisted of St. Jude’s, Covenant House and Wounded Worriers.

The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Tuesday, August 9th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Funeral Mass celebrating Dorothy’s life and faith will be held at Church of St. John the Baptist, Hillsdale, NJ on Wednesday, August 10th, at 10AM. The Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation Deborah Hospital Foundation (deborahfoundation.org) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org