Funeral mass for Anthony Theophane “Tony” McGuirk was August 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Salem, with Father William Hennecke officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary, Salem.
Music was provided by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir.
Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Knights of Columbus Council #7501, Don Adamick, Paul Dale, Thom Haines, Frank Deeker, Mark Harris and Henry Dohms.
Mr. McGuirk was born April 20, 1934 in Overland to George and Bridgett (McCollom) McGuirk. He married Avella Langworthy July 10, 1954. Mr. McGuirk died August 16, 2016 in Salem at the age of 82 years.
Survivors include his wife, Avella McGuirk, Salem; children, Larry McGuirk and Susan McGuirk, both of Salem; brothers, Joseph McGuirk, Bonne Terre, John McGuirk and wife, Norma, St. Peters, Tom McGuirk and wife, Joyce, St. Louis; sisters, Theresa Brakefield, Cuba, and Lily Taylor and husband, Joe, St. Louis; grandchildren, Courtney Iuppa and husband, Vinnie, Kansas City; Megan Shiver and husband, Delbert, Clever; Eli McGuirk, Branson; and Amelia Harrison and husband, Dillon, Virginia state; great-grandsons, Elijah and Kaiden Shiver; and extended family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, George Jr., Vincent, James, and Patrick; sisters, Mary King, and Anna Marie McGuirk.
Mr. McGuirk was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
