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William Guckert Obituary

Rev. William T. Guckert passed away on April 14. He was born in Syracuse, NY to William E. and Estelle Guckert on January 1, 1940 and resided on the West End of Syracuse. He attended St. Joseph's German Catholic Grammar School and was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy. He graduated from St. Andrew's and St. Bernard's Seminary and was ordained into the priesthood on May 21, 1966. His first assignment was at St. Mary's in Rome, NY and he also taught at Rome Catholic and Seton Catholic High School in Binghamton, NY. His other assignments included St. Francis in Lacona, NY; Our Lady of Good Counsel in Endicott, NY; St. Patrick's in Jordan, NY; St. Ann's in Syracuse, NY and St. Michael-St. Peter on Onondaga Hill. He retired as pastor of St. Agnes in Brewerton, NY after serving for over 20 years where he made many lasting friendships. Upon retirement he resided at the Nottingham.

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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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2013.

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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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