Father Guckert is survived by sisters, Bernice Rolince and Peggy Anderson; brothers, Edward and Joseph Guckert; many nieces and nephews; grand nieces and grand nephews and a great-grand niece and a great-grand nephew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, 4471 Onondaga Blvd. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Ann's Church. A Priest Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Ann's following calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Assumption Food Pantry, 808 N Salina St Syracuse, NY 13208 or Golisano Children's Hospital, 750 East Adams Street CAB 326 Syracuse, NY 13210
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JOHN GIBBONS
September 26, 2016
St. Lucy's Academy was our school connection. A brilliant classmate. Later in life, our paths never crossed but a nun who worked with him in Rome, N.Y. is a good friend of mine and we were speaking of him and now, we both know where he is...in Heaven. Look down on us, pray for us.
Julie Ann Racino
January 13, 2014
Father Guckert was one of our high school priests at Rome Catholic High whom you never forget. Condolences to his family and to the Church which he served so well.
Fr. Bill Michatek
April 22, 2013
My sympathy to Bill's family and friends. I am a classmate from St. Bernard's Seminary. We had good times together. I am sorry that I didn't find out about his death. I would have been present it at all possible at his funeral.
Debbie Herholtz
April 18, 2013
Dear Peggy & family - So sad to hear of your brother's passing. He was a good & gentle man, & was very generous to me when I worked with him at St. Agnes. I'll miss him. You're in my thoughts & prayers. Rest in peace Fr. Guckert, good & faithful servant.
Karen (Mahady) Furgal
April 18, 2013
Sincere condolences to all family members.
Jim Hayes
April 17, 2013
My prayers go with Bill, my boyhood pal and later on, brother priest. I will always remember our days together and bond that we shared many years ago. God rest this good and faithful man.
Maureen & Gerry Lowe
April 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Fr Bill's family. God Bless You
April 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Fr Bill's family,we were parishoners at St Agnes. He will be missed. Such a sweet man. May God hold him in the palm of his hand. Maureen & Gerry Lowe
John & Sue Esposito
April 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of Fr. Bill's passing. Our children made the first communions and confirmations at St. Agnes. They also were alter servers for Fr. Bill. May he rest in peace.
louis synakowski
April 17, 2013
Joe ,carol and family.your loss is my loss. Stay the course. Lou and Diane Synakowski
carolyn fields
April 16, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Father Bill--I so enjoyed his company when he lived in Baldwinsville at StMary.s--he will be dearfully missed
Sue & Tom Korzeniewski
April 16, 2013
Sending our deepest sympathy to Father Bill's family. He was a special, gentle man and so honored he baptized our daughter Erika.
Pat Rood
April 16, 2013
Aunt Bernice and family,
Our thoughts and prayers to you as you say goodbye to such a great brother and uncle. I know you have memories to make you smile during this time. Love the Rood family, Pat, Gary, and Timothy
Dale Rashford
April 16, 2013
My sympathy to Fr. Guckert's family. He was an integral part of my years at Rome Catholic High School and I will miss him.
Lori
April 16, 2013
I was just asking about Fr. Guckert on Fri at the church rummage sale. I remember him bringing his springer spaniel to the Brewerton Vet Clinic...he was so nice to everyone.
Mark Simpson
April 16, 2013
My sympathies to Fr. Guckert's family. I have many fond memories of my guidance counselor at Rome Catholic HS. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed for his good counsel and his great wit.
Dorothy Huntley
April 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy - Father Guckert was our priest at St Agnes where my girls were baptized, confirmed and married. May he rest in peace
Michael, Debbi, Kyle Reuter
April 15, 2013
Rest in peace Father Guckert. You meant the world to our family, and will forever be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.

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Sheila Sokolic-rodgers
April 15, 2013
My sincerest sympathies to my uncle bill,it has been many years but you always remained in my heart Fly with angels now
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