Kevin M. McGuiness Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Kevin M. McGuiness

10/19/1957 - 05/11/2025

Obituary For Kevin M. McGuiness

Kevin M. McGuiness, 67, of Hanson, formerly of Rockland (RHS Class ‘75), passed away on May 11, 2025 at home with his family, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Born on October 19, 1957 at St. Margaret’s in Dorchester to the late James and Marie (Rahilly) McGuiness.

He leaves behind his wife Cheri (Sims) McGuiness, his two children Kevin James and Madison Ann McGuiness. His siblings, Jimmy and his wife Leanne McGuiness, Catherine (McGuiness) Muzrall and her husband David, Tom McGuiness(d.2018) and his twin Robert McGuiness and his wife Pam (d.2011), as well as many nieces and nephews who all loved him and his sense of humor.

Kev (Fibes) loved bowling with his team “The Bowling Stones”, shooting darts and playing softball for the Eagles. He could often be seen with a Budweiser and a Marlboro in hand. He enjoyed golfing on the Cape with family as a Thanksgiving tradition. Kevin always took pride in his yard work. He was an avid Bruins, Patriots, and Red Sox fan.

The McGuiness Family welcomes friends and loved ones on Monday May 19, 2025 from 4PM-7PM at Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home. 135 Union Street Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday May 20, 9AM at Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street Rockland, Immediately following a gathering at the Rockland Golf Course, 276 Plain St, Rockland.

Thank You to all the wonderful staff at Dana-Farber Weymouth who put up with him and his sense of humor these past 5 years, as well as the Norwell VNA Hospice Team these past 5 months.

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05/31/2025

Marilyn Lyon

Dear Cheri, and family. Just learned of your recent loss of your true love Kevin. A fine man, and a great person with a magnetic personality. My condolences 🙏 to you the kids and the McGuinness family. There's no way to prepare yourself, or fathom what comes next. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I hope time can soothe and give you strength to go on, as Kevin would want. ✝️- Marilyn (Bates) Lyon
05/18/2025

Kathleen Foley

So sad for your loss! Such a great family! Continue to hug and hold each other. Much love ❤️ Kathleen Mulready Foley
05/14/2025

Kim Dalton

Cheryl, Kevin and Madison, I am sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. My sincere condolences to you all. Kim Dalton, (Charter family)
05/14/2025

Kathleen Botelho Kawa

To the McGuiness Family, We were so saddened to see that Kevin had passed away. So many memories growing up in the other circle. Sending our most sincere condolences from the entire Botelho family. May God bless Kevin and give you all comfort in your loss. Much love, Kathy Botelho Kawa
05/14/2025

Heather Kight Lauria

The little girl still inside me thanks you deeply for the patience, kindness, and love you showed to two young, lost children back in the 1980s. You mattered more than you probably ever knew. You truly made a difference. Because of you, I was given the greatest gift: my favorite person in the world and my hero, Mimi. For that, I will be forever grateful. You also had your fair share of wisdom! I still remember you warning me not to slide into the baseball bases......and then promptly proving your point with yet another set of painful "raspberries" on your very own kegs! 😂 You really should've followed your own advice! And of course, one of your most important life lessons still sticks with me to this day....how to properly eat a cheeseburger. All the way around the edges first, saving the best bites in the middle for last. So yummy and yes, I've passed this tradition on to all five of my kids. Rest in peace, Kevin. Please give Mimi and Grampy the long overdue hug they deserve, from me. 💕
05/14/2025

Theresa Heffernan

So very sorry for your family's loss ❤️‍🩹 With deepest sympathy, Steve, Theresa, Jenn and Stephen
05/13/2025

Al Cunningham

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Jim. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Al and Kate Cunningham