Edward Joseph McGuire

Edward Joseph McGuire, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and lifelong public servant, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old.

Born on May 24, 1949, Ed lived a life full of laughter, competition, and love. He believed that life was best approached the same way he approached his favorite pastimes — a game on the field, a hand of cards, or a family board game around the kitchen table — with heart, strategy, and an eagerness to enjoy every moment.

Ed dedicated his career to service, spending 16 years on the police force from 1974 to 1990 and then working for the state parole system until his retirement in 2014. In both roles, he was known for his fairness, compassion, and deep belief in second chances.

His love of games and sports wasn't confined to his own enjoyment. Ed was a constant presence on the sidelines and in the dugouts, coaching his children's teams across baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball and basketball. Whether it was teaching them to win with humility, lose with grace, or simply love the camaraderie of the game, Ed's lessons went far beyond the scoreboard. His players — and especially his children and grandchildren — knew that with him, the most important thing was playing with heart.

Even after his coaching days, Ed's spirit of mentorship continued. He served proudly as a Veterans’ Mentor, offering guidance and a listening ear to those who had served our country. He also shared his deep faith with others as a Eucharistic Minister, bringing comfort and connection to many.

Later in life, Parkinson’s disease forced Ed to step back from many of the activities he loved. Yet even as the disease took its toll, Ed never lost his spirit, his humor, or his love for the game of life. He continued to inspire all who knew him with his courage, resilience, and the way he celebrated the small joys of every day.

Ed’s greatest treasure was his family. He was the beloved husband of Karen (nee McNabb) for 52 years, with whom he built a life rooted in love, faith, and joy. Together they raised four children: Shawn (wife Marie, children Kaitlyn and Kylie), Dave (wife Laura, children Finnegan, Sullivan, Lachlan, and Madeline), Kelly Foley (husband Brendan, children Avery, Aubrey, and Andrew), and Bryan (wife Shannon, children Ryleigh, Ciaran, and Hadley). His 12 grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he relished every chance to cheer them on — at their games, school events, and in the simple victories of growing up.

Ed is also survived by his siblings: Sr. Kathy McGuire, Daughters of Charity, Alice Schlotter (Mark), John (Brenda) and Joe. He is predeceased by his parents James and Alice (nee Guckin) McGuire, his siblings James (his surviving wife Carol), Marianne Fikentsher (her surviving husband John), Michael and Daniel.

His love for family stretched across generations, forming a bond of shared laughter, support, and countless family game nights.

Those who knew Ed will remember his warm smile, his sharp wit, his competitive spirit, and above all, his unwavering love for those around him. His life was a beautiful game — full of heart, resilience, and grace — and he played it well until the very end.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor a life well played and deeply loved. Ed’s funeral will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454. His visitation begins at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Rd., Chalfont, PA 18914.

Family appreciates donations be made in Ed’s memory to Rock Steady Boxing Bucks County (PO Box 245, Jamison, PA 18929) where he was an enthusiastic boxer for many years in the program which “Fights Back” against Parkinson’s Disease.