Michael G. McGinn, age 66, of Warwick, Rhode Island, died on Monday August 15, 2016, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Kathryn (Blake) McGinn, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Heffernan) McGinn. He was a graduate of St. Pius V Elementary School and of St. Mary’s High School, class of 1967. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Providence College. He has lived in Rhode Island since attending Providence College. Michael was a CPA and worked at the corporate headquarters of CVS for 28 years. Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who loved spending time with his family. He was also a fan of the New England Patriots, and an avid golfer and reader. He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed the two trips that he and his wife made to Ireland.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Erin Anthony and her husband, Jason, of Rockville, MD, and Colleen Simms and her husband, Andy, of Cohasset, MA; three grandchildren, Caitlyn Elizabeth Simms, Kelsey Rose Simms, and Blake Anthony; a sister, Patricia Mooers, of Pelham, NH; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Mary McGinn, Eleanor McDonald, and Eileen Coffey.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday August 20, 2016 at 8 a.m. from the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rte129), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Pius V Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday August 19, 2016 3.p.m.-7 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com
