James Joseph "Joe" McGuinn

James Joseph “Joe” McGuinn, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Rhawnhurst, Northeast Philadelphia, sadly passed away on September 06, 2026.

Born in Broher, County Sligo, Ireland, he was the son of the late Patrick and Catherine (née Murphy) McGuinn.

Joe remained proud of his Irish heritage and was a dedicated 44 year employee and supervisor at Tastykake.

Joe was the beloved husband of Eileen (née Friel) McGuinn; the loving father of Kevin J. McGuinn (Cyndi), Joseph C. McGuinn, Steven P. McGuinn, Denise M. Strohecker (Mark), Daniel J. McGuinn (Katie), and James J. McGuinn. He was the proud and caring grandfather of Emma McGuinn, Jack McGuinn, Joseph McGuinn, Patrick McGuinn, Matthew Strohecker, Kathleen Strohecker, Nora Strohecker, Bridget McGuinn, Pearse McGuinn and Molly McGuinn. A loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings, Edward McGuinn, Agnes McCartney, Bernadette Meehan, Brendan McGuinn and Maureen Howley.

Relatives and friends are invited to honor Joe at a Viewing, Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 105 Wilson Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083, followed by a Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM. Interment thereafter at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s memory would be appreciated to a charity of your choice or to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give.html.