On June 24, 2021, Vincent de Paul Maguire, age 73, of Hockessin and Broadkill Beach, Delaware died as he lived, with quiet dignity in the company of his family.
Vince was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Archmere Academy in 1965 and the University of Delaware in 1969. He went on to attain his master’s degree in 1972 and returned to UD to become a certified athletic trainer in 1993. He spent the majority of his teaching career as a French and Spanish teacher at Alexis I. duPont High School and retired after 34 years of teaching. He continued as the athletic trainer for all of the school’s sports for another 14 years, reluctantly retiring from his second career in 2017. During his time at AI, he also coached football, girls’ basketball and softball.
More importantly, Vince lived a legendary life, and his impact on others was vast and profound. He was a devoted partner to the love of his life, Julie (née Grady), through 51 years of marriage. He was the father to two brilliant children, Colleen (Shanen) and Mark (Melissa), brother to 11 siblings, favorite uncle to 19 nephews and 16 nieces (and several honorary nieces and nephews), devoted great uncle to their children, and a world-class Pop-Pop to his extraordinary granddaughters Caroline and Caitlin. He was a marathon runner and master storyteller. He was an arborist, carpenter, mason, plumber, and mechanic who could fix anything and worked tirelessly doing so. He was a mentor to hundreds of students and athletes and helped anyone in need however he could.
Vince lived his life with integrity, humility and humor. He will be missed greatly by all those who were lucky enough to have him in their lives.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to either the St. Mary of the Assumption chapter of St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o the church, or to the University of Delaware Athletic Training Education Program at https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/give/ and must use account HNES412112.
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