John Joseph Maguire

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of John Joseph Maguire, who passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.

John Joseph Maguire was born on May 24, 1939 to Michael John and Sarah Theresa Maguire. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY and attended City College of New York where he graduated with honors in 1962. He joined the Air Force upon graduation and attended Officer Training School at Lackland Military Training Center in San Antonio, TX. He was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel and spent 22 years in the Air Force where he traveled the world with and without his family.

In 1965, he married the love of his life, Diane Marie Weaver. John and Diane enjoyed playing golf, bowling, cruising, watching sports, and walking their beloved dogs throughout their nearly 60 years of marriage.

John moved with his family to Las Vegas, NV in August of 1987 and began his second career as a Director of Security for a government contract. He eventually retired in 2001 and enjoyed his golden years with his wife and golden retrievers. He was a lifelong Dodgers fan from his early years in Brooklyn and cherished the 2024 World Series as his beloved Dodgers defeated the evil New York Yankees to become World Series Champions.

John is survived by his loving wife, Diane, his son, Michael Maguire, his daughter and son in law, Trish and T.J. Kagebein, and his grandchildren A.J., Toby, and Kassidy Vanchieri. He is also survived by his twin brother, Patrick Maguire of Jacksonville, FL, and sister Elizabeth McLaughlin of Hot Springs, AR.

Services will be held at Palm Southwest Mortuary, 7979 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113 on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.