Track star, coach, handball player and loved country music

MELROSE — John P. “Jack” McGuire, of Melrose, died peacefully on June 28. 

Beloved husband of Mary (Maureen). Loving father, grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle and friend. Formerly of South Boston.

Former chemistry teacher of 30+ years, mostly in Stoneham. Avid handball player, track star, coach and lover of country music.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday evening, July 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gately Funeral Home in Melrose at 79 W. Foster St. Funeral mass will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m., July 8 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield. Burial will be in Kilkerrin Cemetery, Kilkerrin, County Galway, Ireland at a later date. 

Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield or to Wounded Warriors.