In Memory
Richard Harleigh McGlinchey
Sep. 20, 1938 - Dec. 23, 2012
SOUTH BEND - Richard "Dick" McGlinchey, 74, residing in South Bend, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at his home. He was born September 20, 1938 in South Bend, a son to the late John & Hazel McGlinchey, and has lived in this community all of his life.
He was a graduate of John Adams High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On Dec. 26, 1998 in Plymouth, IN, he was united in marriage to Sharon Hartman Ball. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Sharon; sons, Jeff McGlinchey of Houston, TX & Rick McGlinchey of Indianapolis; daughters, Mary (Dominic) Carpenter of South Bend & Holly (Ken) Witkowski of North Liberty; & his sister, Joan Herman of Mishawaka. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Jessica Zloza, Tyler Tischler, Alex Witkowski, Michael Witkowski, Anna Carpenter & Cameron Carpenter, 8 cousins, & 8 nieces & nephews.
Dick was the owner and operator of McGlinchey Promotions Agency. Some of his clients were Merrill Lynch, Pioneer Hy-Bred, Nibco, KFC, & Holiday Rambler. He retired in 1994 from Liturgical Publications. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Matthew. He loved playing golf, and traveling with Sharon to such places as Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
"Irish He Is"
A strange blend of
shyness, pride and
conceit, and stubborn refusal to bow in defeat. He's spoiling and ready to argue and fight,
Yet the smile of a child fills his soul with delight. His eyes are the quickest to well up with tears,
Yet his strength is the strongest to banish your fears. His hate is as fierce as his devotion is grand, And there is no middle ground in which he will stand. He's wild and he's gentle, He's good and he's bad. He's proud and he's humble, He's happy and sad. He's in love with the ocean, the earth and the skies. He's enamored with beauty wherever it lies. He's victor and
victim, a star and a clod, But mostly he's Irish.... in love with his God!
Anonymous
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew, 1301 Miami, South Bend, IN. Military honors will follow. Expressions of sympathy on behalf of Richard McGlinchey may be offered to River Bend Cancer Services, 919 E. Jefferson, South Bend, IN 46617, or to Memorial Children's Hospital, Pediatric Oncology Dept., 65 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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