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James McGuire Obituary


McGuire Jr., James T. Retired Director CPD, former Superintendent ISP and former Deputy Chief of the Cook County Sheriff's Police Dept. Beloved husband of the late Rita A. (nee Matz), loving father of Rita, Susan, James III CCDOC (Karen), Christopher CCSPD (Polly), Mary, Patrick (Sarah) and the late Michael, dearest grandfather of Larry (Kristin) Schurig II CCSD, Elizabeth and James McGuire IV, Kevin and Zachary Schmidt, Michael and Katherine McGuire, dear great-grandfather of Kayla and Kylee Schurig. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to Our Lady of Victory Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, 2006.

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Stanley Aiello

December 12, 2006

To the McGuires;
Sorry to here of the loss of your dad. I remember him warmly from my first days with the CCSPD in 1963. Your dad was forthright polished guy during an era when there precious few men of his caliber around. You will always have that heritage and memory to carry with you through life.

December 5, 2006

He was a real gentleman in the true sense of the word and an inspiration to every police officer he had contact with in his career. He did mine.
Bob Dart
Commander (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

John McQuinn

November 26, 2006

To the McGuire Family,

Our sincerest sympathy, and condolences to you for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The McQuinn Family (John, Linda, Kristina & Michelle)

Debra Morrison

November 26, 2006

Dear McGuire Family,

We so sorry for the loss of you Father. May you always remember that he is in your hearts and no one can take that away from you. I'm sure James is with the good Lord. And he smile down on you all. Keep going forward with all he taught you.
God Bless you all.
Michael and Debbie Morrison

William O'Brien

November 26, 2006

To "McGee's" entire family (that was our nickname for him in grammar school, and the way he signed his name in our autograph books back then)......

Remember, our departed father and mother are always with us.

Also, remember the centuries-old prayer: May perpetual light shine upon him. There's consolation in the knowledge it will.

Laura Shields

November 25, 2006

Dear McGuire Family,
My sympathy to you all; we knew your dad was a real treasure way back in the old days on Henderson St. We will miss him.

Timothy McPhillips

November 25, 2006

Chris, to you and your entire family, please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carole Capoun

November 24, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the McGuire family. Our prayers are with you all.
Sister Carole Mary Capoun
Sister Mary Eileen Wardzala
and the Felician Sisters
and Felician Associates

Joel Kagann

November 24, 2006

My sincere condolences to the family of Supt Jim McGuire. I was the Chief of Police of the Village of Woodridge during the time that he was the Chief of the Cook County Sheriff's police and later when he was the Supt of the Illinois State Police. Jim was a firm believer in education of police officers and we worked together in getting the Law Enforcement Training Act into law.

LISA KOZAK

November 24, 2006

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
THIS IS TRULY A LOSS FOR ALL.
LISA KOZAK
BURT'S DAUGHTER

Georgia Roulo

November 24, 2006

With the deepest sympathy and prayers, my heart reaches out to comfort you during your time of loss.

Georgia Roulo

Col Cliff Johnson Johnson USAF Ret

November 23, 2006

First person to call me when I joined CCSPD. Great Person I will always rember the County building and James T McGuire Jr.

November 22, 2006

My sincerest sympathy, and condolences to the McGuire Family

Robert J. Jacobsen
Lt. CCSPD, Retired

Lorraine Kuehn (Steinke)

November 22, 2006

My condolences to your family.

Neighbors for years on Henderson in Chicago and also working with him at the CCSPD, Jim always treated everyone with great respect, and in return he was highly respected.

Susan Rippinger

November 22, 2006

To The McGuire Family,

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I will always remember the good times that our parents had together and what a strong bond the "Roscoe Street" gang had. Both your parents were very good friends of our family. I know that my Mom and Dad were waiting to welcome your Dad.

I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the services. Please know that I will keep your Dad in my prayers.

Susie "Cleaveland" Rippinger

Kathryn Nybo

November 22, 2006

To all the McGuire family, I will miss your dad very much. He was a great guy. I always remember how he called me "convertible kathy". I always enjoyed it when we would talk on the phone or when I would see him at the many numerous "family" parties. Ozzie, take care of yourself & call me if you need anything. God Bless you all!

John J Flood

November 22, 2006

Goodbye Jimmy,

A lot of memories...

Say hello to Frank Pape, Tom Mahon and the many others who have gone before - they were a law enforcement era whose likes will not soon be seen again

My sincerest condolences to the McGuire Family

John J Flood
Cook County Police Department

David Nickum

November 22, 2006

I have always respected the way he opened his house to me. He is a great man and raised a wonderful family. On behalf of my family, we extend our condolences.

Dianne Conway

November 22, 2006

Mary, Kevin and Zach and your entire family. Our love to you at this difficult time. I wish we could be there to support all of you and Dave. You are in our hearts and prayers and we will miss you this holiday. Di

Laura Nixon

November 22, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Yolanda Viruet

November 22, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family.
May God provide comfort to you.
God bless you.

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