Donald A. Guidice

GUIDICE, DONALD A., age 76 of Celebration, FL, passed away June 4, 2011 surrounded by his family. Born October 12, 1934 in Astoria, NY, Donald lived in Arlington, MA, before retiring to Celebration, FL. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College followed by a Masters of Science and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Donald joined the US Air Force in 1956 and continued in the reserves until his retirement in 1986 as a Colonel. He served in the Foreign Technology Division at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH. As a civilian, he worked in radio astronomy at the Air Force Cambridge Research Labs at Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA. After retiring and moving to Celebration, he was an active member of the Celebrators and the Veterans Club. Donald is survived by his wife, Julie of 46 years; his four children, Carol, Jim, Mike, and Bob; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth and Katie; grandchildren, Tommy and Michael; and brother, Edmund. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1050 Celebration Ave., Celebration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his name.