JOSEPH CHARLES GUARINO

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JOSEPH CHARLES GUARINO Peacefully after a brief illness, we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend - Joseph Charles Guarino - on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 85 years. To all of those who loved him, he was the heart and soul of the Guarino family - a loving husband, a wise Father who endlessly encouraged and inspired his children. Remaining to forever cherish Joseph's memory are his daughters: Cheryl (Rob), Wendy (Lawrence), son: Jeffrey, grandchildren: Jaime (Kevin), Jordan (Hanna), Brandon (Amanda), Brady, Riley, Melody, Brittany, Andrea, great-grandchildren: Ayden, Owen, Anne, Zoey and Kate. Joseph was born on November 10, 1927 to Joseph and Rose Guarino. Joseph attended Gladstone, Earl Grey and Kelvin Schools and graduated from Kelvin in 1946. He attended second year University of Manitoba in 1947. During the summer months, Joseph was a lifeguard at Grand Beach, apprenticed in Pharmacy for two years and finally entered the CNR as a brakeman in 1948 becoming a Conductor in 1952. Joseph married the love of his life Ella Macholz in 1953 and was happily married until her death in 2000. During his employment with the CNR, he began repairing televisions, which led up to a successful rental business from 1963 to 1970. Joseph's passion was sailing and spending many summers sailing on Brereton Lake where he spent many memorable times with family and friends. He retired from the railway in 1982 and spent time RV'ing down south with his wife in the winters and summers at the lake. In his later years he learned about computers and began building them. He could not stay away from the lake and spent a number of summers at his trailer at Spruce Sands Resort A private family Funeral Service for Joseph was held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 and Entombment followed in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in Assumption Cemetery at 3990 Portage Avenue where he will rest with Ella, the love of his life. Joseph was an exceptional, generous man who will be sorely missed by many. Special thanks to the kindness and care which he was given at the Oncology Clinic at Concordia Hospital. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations in Joe's memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. "So long, see you later Dad"

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2012