In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Allen Maguire

William “Bill” Allen Maguire, 84, a resident of Marco Island, Florida, and formerly of Rockville, Maryland,passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026. 

Born on November 28, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, Bill was the second son of the late FrancisNicholas Maguire and Mary Estelle Colton. 

Bill was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Ruth of 59 years and father to two daughters:Kerry Black (Chris) of Marco Island, Florida; and Amy Kilburg (Oliver) of Potomac, Maryland. He issurvived by his wife, daughters, his two brothers: Francis N. Maguire (Susan) of Liverpool, New York;and John J. Maguire (Tahnyana) of Memphis, Tennessee; and by his four grandsons: Brandon Black,Christopher Kilburg, Carter Kilburg and Jake Kilburg. Bill’s grandsons were his pride and joy andthey lovingly referred to him as “Bubba.” 

Growing up in New Jersey, Bill attended Catholic school throughout the Archdiocese of Newark.He went on to Bloomfield College, majoring in history and was a member of Tau Alpha KappaFraternity. It was at Bloomfield College where he met Ruth. After their graduation, Bill and Ruthwere soon married and relocated to Bethesda, Maryland in 1967 for a career opportunity withCNA Insurance Company. During his time with CNA, Bill was instrumental in establishing theArchitects and Engineers liability insurance department and worked in various claims positionsbefore retiring as in-house counsel in 2003. 

Bill’s focus was always on his faith, family, and friends. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time atthe beach in Ocean City, Maryland, and could be found with his buddies at his favorite local spot,Jack’s Lookout on Marco Island, Florida. Bill had the ability to make friends wherever he went andcould be counted on to be the life of the party. He will forever be remembered for his fun-lovingpersonality and for being a kind and dear friend. 

A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at San Marco Catholic Churchlocated at 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island, Florida, 34145. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a donation be made to Alzheimer's DiseaseResearch, Bright Focus Foundation at www.donate.brightfocus.org .