MCGIRR, Richard (Rich) P.

Marana Mortuary and Cemetery, Marana, Arizona Richard P McGirr of Marana AZ died Dec 9 from brain cancer. Rich was born in OH Jan 25, 1941 to Katherine (Trott) and Junior McGirr. An avid sportsman and hunter, his love of competition and Personal drive to achieve his goals defined much of what made Him a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and trusted friend. Employed by The Travelers 1963-1974. Lived in Hartford, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and back to Hartford selling and then training others how to sell Employee benefits. Richard and family then moved to Worcester, MA to work for State Mutual. After retirement, Richard and Carol moved to Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ. Golfing, hunting and entertaining friends over meals they cooked (sometimes of the dove and quail he’d bagged) brought many new friends into their lives. The annual Christmas Brunch at their Highlands home became a beloved tradition for many and of course the “Mr. Christmas Pants” were a thing of legend. Richard is survived by his loving wife Carol, daughter Teresa (Ken) Mottram of NH, son Michael of Greenville, granddaughters Summer and Danielle Mottram of NH. Sisters Margaret (Fred) Nichols and Susan Robbins of OH, brothers John (Carol) of FL, Jim (Karen), Dale (Geraldine) of OH. Many nieces and nephews too. We are honoring Rich’s wishes to have no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa de la Luz Hospice Foundation, 7740 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704.