Russell D. McGuire Sr.

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall You've seen it all, you've seen it all. I've done a bit of smugglin', and I've run my share of grass I made enough money to buy Miami, but I pissed it away so fast Never meant to last, never meant to last Lyrics from “A Pirate Looks at 40” by Jimmy Buffett Born in San Francisco to Rida Wilson and Russell Albert McGuire, Russell spent his youth in the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and St Louis. His maternal grandmother Martha Heinenan, a Paris-born seamstress, took him under her wing at a tender age and brought him often to Fisherman’s Wharf to buy fresh seafood right off the boats. His lifelong love of the ocean began during outings with his grandmother and continued through retirement in Bonita Springs, Florida, where he recently survived Hurricane Ian. Russell was an athlete and devoted sports fan, a lover of football, basketball, boxing, baseball, and golf. He loved boats, fishing, motorcycles, cold draught beer, and regaling friends with colorful stories from a life filled with adventure and hardship in equal measure. Russell was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and self-sacrifice for his Army service in the US-Vietnam War. With Kathleen McGuire (neé Kennedy), he had two sons, Russell Durand McGuire, Junior, and Mark McGuire. In his second marriage to Nan Antonacci, Russell became a stepfather to Tommy and Jessica Antonacci. Russell had four grandchildren: Patrick McGuire, Dahlia Ayalon McGuire, Gaby McGuire and Matan Ayalon McGuire, and two daughters-in-law Patty McGuire (née Gonzalez) and Rotem Ayalon. Founding partner of the St Louis real estate firm Einig and McGuire, Russell earned many sales awards, mentored young agents and helped thousands of clients purchase their family homes during a 50 year career. Russell passed away peacefully in the loving care of Nan Antonacci and the benevolent staff at Hope Hospice, in Bonita Springs. His sharp mind, distinct voice and zest for life will be missed. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 1:30P.M. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St Louis, MO with a reception to follow, at Hessler's Pub and Grill, 11804 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Russell’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or Hope Hospice (https://hopehospice.org) To sign Russell’s guest register or to leave on line condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family owned and Operated Since 1978

Russell D. McGuire Sr.

October 13, 1946 - December 25, 2022