Gerald "Jerry" Mcguckin

Jerry McGuckin, age 61, passed away suddenly Friday morning at home in the presence of his adoring family. He was born February 17, 1958 in Utica, Michigan to Francis "Frank" and Patsy "Pat" McGuckin. He was a long time resident of Lake Orion, Michigan. Building a home there in 1990 to raise his family until his untimely death.

Jerry was a licensed master plumber owning and operating Jerry McGuckin Plumbing. Although plumbing was his main trade he knew how to do it all: carpentry, electrical, concrete, welding, HVAC, mechanical, the list goes on. There's nothing he couldn't do or figure out how to do. Over the years he fixed countless buildings, homes, and vehicles all for family and friends. He would have it no other way. When he wasn't fixing stuff he played the role of "Big Jerry" to countless children at his beautiful wife Mary's Playdays Childcare.

Jerry loved his family and life. He was fearless in his pursuit of family fun. Jerry loved the outdoors. He loved camping, fishing, bonfires, nature walks, and bike rides all with his family. In addition to the outdoors Jerry loved classic cars, learning, going up north, and drinking coffee with his loved ones.

Jerry was the calm, loving, guiding force for the family. He never missed an opportunity to help, to listen without judgement, and to show up for those who needed him. Jerry was a wonderful example of how to love what matters most - your family.

Jerry was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be sorely missed by anyone who was lucky enough to have known him.

Survived by the love of his life, Mary McGuckin (Ring) and his three children and their spouses: Michelle (McGuckin) and Brian McNally, Jerry McGuckin, Jenny McGuckin and Amy Kalich.

Surviving siblings: Jim McGuckin, Lori Kotowsky (George), Shelley Dombrowski (Bill), and Vicki Morang.

Jerry was an important part in his extended family. He is survived by his Mother In Law, May Ring and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will take place at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 111 East Flint Street, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362 on Thursday, February 13th from 4pm to 8pm.

Funeral Service will be held at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 111 East Flint Street, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362 on Friday, February 14th starting at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to Mary McGuckin, P.O. Box 206, Lake Orion, MI 48361.