Miami, Florida
GUILFORD, F.W. "MORT" JR., 83, passed away on September 14, 2011. Born in Albany, GA to Frank and Ruth Guilford, Mort rose from his humble beginnings, to being named one of the "most important people in creating the modern face of Coral Gables." Mort leaves behind a legacy of hard work,...
Read MoreBarbara,
I was so very sorry to learn of your dear husband's passing. I remember the laughter and joy that always surrounded him at the Villagers events. Please know that you and your family are in my heart, my thoughts and prayers.
Marie Flanigan
October 14, 2011 | Coral Gables, FL
Dear Barbara, Zeke, Gregg and Michael; we were so shocked and saddened to read of Mort's passing. Unfortunately we were not able to attend the viewing and funeral Mass; but, please find comfort in knowing that Mort and all of you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Mort was a friend for many years and I always enjoyed seeing him with his welcoming smile and warm embrance. We shared thoughts on many things and I always admired his candor and his exhuberance for our City Beautiful. He is...
Edmund Mazzei
October 09, 2011 | Miami, FL
We were so sorry to read of Mort's passing. I considered him a cousin and enjoyed his friendship throughout the years. We send our sincerest sympathy. Muriel and Lew Hall
Muriel and Lew Hall
September 26, 2011 | Arcadia,, FL
Barbara,
I couldn't not write to say what you already know: how much Charles LOVED "Morty Baby."
Mort's devilish laugh was more than memorable.... the word "priceless" comes to mind.
Thinking of you a lot.
Julie Gottlieb
September 20, 2011
Mike, Greg, and Zeke,
I cannot imagine anything worse than the loss you have endured. And I wish there was something I could do to ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gay Camp Lathe
September 19, 2011 | Jupiter, FL
Dear Mike and Cindy-
We are truly sorry that we cannot be with you during this very difficult time. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and our prayers. Let the perpetual light shine upon Mort and may he rest in peace.
With love
Tommy & Bobbi Lottinger
September 18, 2011 | New Orleans, LA
I had the privilege of working with Mort many times over the past 15 years. In additional to being a true gentleman, Mort had a keen sense of finding a practical solution to just about any challenge one would ever encounter. What started as a working relationship quickly turned into a friendship, and I am grateful for the time we spent together and for the insight that he so willingly shared. My thoughts are with the Guilford family, and with the endless group of people that also lost a...
Jason Neal
September 18, 2011 | MIami, FL
Barbara, I was surprised and saddened to hear of Mort's passing. May the kind words expressed my many and the wonderful memories you have help you and your family at this difficult time.
Judy Pruitt, Coral Gables, FL
Judy Pruitt
September 18, 2011 | Coral Gables, FL
Zeke, Greg and all of your family, I was so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I have fond memories of him at WCS. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Baldwin Dunn
Lisa Dunn
September 17, 2011 | Newnan, GA