James B. Maguire

James B. Maguire of Brigantine, NJ, died peacefully, surrounded by family on March 14. He was the son of the late Cornelius and Beatrice (Devine) Maguire and was preceded in death by sisters Ann Marie O’Meara and Sister Joan Maguire, SSJ, his father and mother-in-law, Philip and Madeline DiGiacomo, sister-in-law Jody DiGiacomo and brother- in-law William O’Meara. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lana (DiGiacomo) Maguire and daughters Alaina (Matthew) Schools and Maureen (Mark) Mulroney and grandchildren Anna Jane, Julia Claire, Eva Cecilia, Daniel Patrick, Henry James and Francesca Donna. Jim is also survived by his sister-in-law Mariana (Carl) Rossi and brother-in-law Philip (Joann) DiGiacomo and many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jim grew up in the West Oak Lane section of the city where he attended St. Benedict School and he made lifelong friends. He was a proud graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School Class of 1963 and he served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1967, stationed in Germany during the Cold War. Jim graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a BA in English Literature. Before moving to Brigantine, Jim was a longtime resident of Willow Grove, PA and eventually Doylestown, PA. Jim was always industrious, working most of his career in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Upon retirement, Jim enjoyed working his part time job at The Home Depot in Absecon. Belonging to St. Thomas Parish in Brigantine, Jim was a devout Catholic who had tremendous faith. Jim’s faith was always central to his life and brought him much comfort. Jim was a lover of education, finishing his bachelor’s degree late in life and with much pride. He enjoyed the beach, watching college football and all Philadelphia sports, especially the Eagles. Jim was a devoted family man who was a fixture at family dinners, parties and celebrations. He was never happier than when he was sitting at the table with loved ones. Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Saturday morning, March 21st from 9:30-10:45AM at Epiphany of Our Lord RC Church, 3040 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Mass will immediately follow at 11AM. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or (800) 822-6344.

James B. Maguire

November 10, 1944 - March 14, 2026

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James B. Maguire

November 10, 1944 - March 14, 2026

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