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Karen Guido Obituary
Karen Michelle Guido, 53, died Dec. 5, 2012, at the Bailey Center in St. Augustine. She is survived by her husband, Gregg Paumen; her mother and father, Grace and Al Guido; her grandmother, Elizabeth Amato, and a host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graduate of Rider College, she was considered to be an authority on 19th and 20th Century antique tiles and their manufacturers. She pursued this passion in California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She and her husband Gregg operated Tinicum Designs, LLC.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Bailey Center, 200 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Services will be private.
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Sharon (nee Perkins) Giovacchini
April 27, 2025
I am very sad that Karen passed away so young - We were neighbors in Hamilton Square and I can remember going over to her house and hanging out together - my sincere condolences to family -
Kathy Hogan
December 5, 2020
I still miss you my friend. You will never be forgotten.
Jerri Weber
December 7, 2019
I just wanted to say I honor this special lady. (Memory refresher--I worked for Dr Lin) She was an inspiration. I will never forget.
Jessica Mladineo
December 7, 2019
I always think of you, Karen!
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December 6, 2019
Thank you Cathleen and Kathy for taking the time to remember Karen. Her uniqueness is truly missed.
Kathy Hogan
December 5, 2019
Thinking of you and smiling as I remember all of our good times. You are missed.
Cathleen Yenchik
December 4, 2019
Oh how I miss her! All the guitar playing, hanging with a good friend...while mom and dad and Karen's parents were making Kahlua and playing bridge!
December 6, 2018
Thank you Kathy for being Karen's best friend!
We all miss her.
Gregg
Kathy Hogan
December 5, 2018
As always, thinking of you my friend.
Gregg
December 5, 2016
Miss you
Kathy Hogan
December 5, 2016
Thinking of you today and missing you.
Jess, Julia, Gregg and Karen at the Cummer Museum, Feb 2011
December 7, 2015
Drew West
December 6, 2015
My dear dear friend you are sincerely missed in this world.
I think of you often but your not here to talk with, my great loss. I so deeply miss your wit and your wisdom, if there is a greater beyond I know your safe and at peace. With much Aloha and love.
Gregg
December 5, 2015
You are always in my thoughts.
Gregg
December 5, 2014
Missing you everyday.
Tracy
September 16, 2014
Still missing your smile, your laughter and your insight. Happy Birthday Buddy.
Wet T-shirt Contest Winner !
Tracy Jordan
September 16, 2014
September 15, 2014
Doodles,
Happy Birthday
Gregg
December 6, 2013
To Al, Grace and Gregg- Al, when I saw you yesterday, I was not thinking it had been a year since Karen's passing. My best to you all and more to Grace, at this time for her.
Jerri Weber
Gregg
December 5, 2013
It has been a year that has felt like 10 without you. You are in my heart and thoughts everyday.
Love,
Sharon (Plant) Haas
August 30, 2013
I have so many fun memories of "Guido" (Terri has it right - she could never be just Karen)....over so many years. Back to 4th grade and all the way through HS and then some. I had a great "catch-up" phone call with Guido last fall ... it was so great to hear her voice. This is so sad - she was one of a kind. My condolences to her family.
Terri Mascherin
August 25, 2013
I am very sad to hear of Guido's passing (those in our tight group from high school could never call her Karen). Even as a teenager, Guido was sure of herself and comfortable in her own skin -- a real pleasure and a wonderful friend. Grace and Al, peace be with you. How the old gang from Steinert loved your daughter!
Gina Genin
July 19, 2013
So very sorry to learn of Karen's passing. She was such a fun, nice person. Although it's been many years since I've seen her, I feel in many ways like it was just yesterday.....My condolences to her family and all that knew and loved her.
Patti Banks
July 9, 2013
Rest in peace gone too young
Dwight Wood
July 9, 2013
I just learned of Karen's passing today. She and I and my brother Mark were good friends (along with Jusak Tanos and more than a few others)w/ Karen in HS. May God rest her beautiful soul!
Terri Sterling
April 11, 2013
I am sorry for your loss Grace and Al, I was just thinking of her when I found this guest book. I am sure she is missed by many.
Josh Paumen
December 27, 2012
I will always miss my Aunt Karen dearly. She was one of a kind. She was one of the ones always there for me when I needed it most. She always could cheer me up and gave great advice. I loved going to visit when I had time to. We would sit in the breezeway or in the living room for hours and just share stories. I remember teaching her how to cook an egg in the microwave. She thought it was the "coolest thing". There are so many other things that will remind me of her. I know that she is not with us anymore, but she will always have a special part in my heart. She gave me truly great memories.
I love you Karen, Gregg, Al and Grace.
-Josh
Karen and niece Julia at the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville
Jessica Mladineo
December 22, 2012
Karen was one of the most, intelligent, interesting, caring, accepting people I've known. A truly beautiful soul. She was a good listener and so fun to talk with. I feel so fortunate to have known her and miss her dearly.
Steve Johnson
December 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen's friends and family. I knew Karen for about fifteen years, as a tile collector. But after our first transaction, she treated me like an old friend. It was a real honor to have known her! She will be missed! Blessed be her memory.
Teresa and John Matey
December 13, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Jordan
December 13, 2012
We were introduced to Karen and Greg by Brian Booz. We remeber Karen as a beautiful energetic woman who made you feel as if you were her life long friend. Mike & Maryann Jordan.
Sara Melvin
December 13, 2012
I've only had the pleasure of meeting Karen once, but it is a memory I hold dear. She was truly a beautiful soul. Karen was a brilliant woman, with such kindness in her heart, and a wonderful passion for life. I will never forget the short time I had to spend with her. My heart heart reaches out to Gregg and those who were close to Karen.
I wish you all the best in these difficult times.
Karen & Tracy at The Boothill Saloon in Daytona Beach, Fla. (August 12, 2012)
Tracy Jordan
December 13, 2012
Gregg, Al and Grace,
There's nothing I can say that you don't already know about Karen, but I will say it in my own words anyway. Karen was an amazing life force, and no one will miss her as much as you but the world will be less without her. She was so joyful and full of life but it was all of her other sides that I came to so quickly love about her - contemplative, reflective, inventive, mischievous, adventurous and just so damn clever and smart when it came to just about everything. And she would hate me saying all of this of course, but I did anyway. Tracy & (Brian)
Split and stacked for dad
December 12, 2012
Brian Booz
December 12, 2012
To my friends Gregg,Grace,and Al,
I can not feel your grief like you but i can feel my own for all of our loss of Karen. Every moment i spent with her was truly a inspiration. She as she put it about Tracy and I was more fun then a barrel of monkeys. I will miss her in life but in spirit she will always be in my heart. Life will not be the same without her in our lives. Brian and Tracy
December 11, 2012
I met Karen at an antique trade show in 1995. I am proud to count her as one of my most cherished friends. The miles may have been many between us, but with an occasional phone call, her wisdom and witt were always close by. To Gregg, Al, Grace, other family and friends; my heart-felt condolences for the loss of this precious, shinning soul!
Derek & Carolyn Johansen
Grass Fish
Susan
December 11, 2012
Gregg, Grace, Al - I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a true friend and I miss her dearly. She was an inspiration to me and I will never forget that. My love goes out to all of you.
December 10, 2012
Dear Grace, I read, with a deep pang of sorrow, of the loss of your beloved daughter, Karen.
I wanted to let you know my heart is with you all as you make your way through this passage, and beyond.
All Love, Holly Levinson
Drew & Barb West
December 8, 2012
There are no words that can express my personal sorrow at the crossing over of my very dear friend. Karen was always a beacon of light in the darkness of this world and she opened my eyes to the beauty of the soul. She will never be forgottrn.
Kathy (Fish) Hogan
December 8, 2012
Gregg, Al, and Grace - I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was a gracious, kind, loving, and funny lady. She was also one of the best friends that I ever had (which is probably why she was the only person from high school that I kept in touch with). Although we did not have a lot of contact as we got older, she was constantly in my thoughts and in my heart. I will always remember the kindness that she showed me when I needed it most. I will also always remember all of the good times that we had together when we were young and crazy. My love to all of you - the world just lost a great lady.
Cathleen Hubert-Yenchik
December 7, 2012
To Karen: you will always be remembered and deeply loved. May you find peace and comfort as you begin your journey into everlasting life.
Cathleen Hubert-Yenchik
December 7, 2012
Uncle Al & Aunt Grace: words cannot possibly express the sorrow I feel about Karen's untimely demise. I looked up to Karen as a big sister, looking forward to spending Friday "Bridge nights" together. She will forever be in my heart; memories of Karen are dear to me, as I will always cherish them. I hope you are able to celebrate her life, remembering what an incredible woman she was.
Much love to you at the loss of an amazing daughter.
Cathleen Hubert-Yenchik
December 7, 2012
Al & Grace: know that cherished memories will always be in my heart. My sympathy goes out to you both at this very difficult time.
Cathleen Hubert-Yenchik
December 7, 2012
Uncle Al & Aunt Grace: It is impossible to express how saddened I am with the loss of Karen. She was an important part of my youth, as I looked up to her as a sister. My love and condolences go out to you at this very difficult time.
Linda Cumming Nadbrzuch
December 7, 2012
Dear Grace and Al, My prayers go out to you and Karen's husband. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. It's been a long time since we've seen each other, but you are still in my heart and thoughts.
December 7, 2012
to Gregg, Al, and Grace.
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know, Karen really touched my heart.
Wishing you peace. With love, Jerri Weber
Doodles, thank you for all the great memories. Love always, Gregg
December 7, 2012
Crow on Karens head
December 7, 2012
Karen and Weebles
December 7, 2012
Tasmin Oxford
December 6, 2012
Though I only met Karen once, I feel like I got to know her through her close relationship with her mother, my friend Grace. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow that Karen's loved one's are feeling. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Konrad Shields & Wes Miller
December 6, 2012
One of the highlights of traveling to pottery related events, was the hope of seeing Karen ..... she was truly a joy to be around. Great smile, great personality, great intellect. Thanks for sharing her with the world; it's a better place because of her.
Bill Sheshko
December 6, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Karen's family. I'll always remember her helpfulness, energy and chats in Waterloo and Zanesville. It was a pleasure to have known her.
dana gora
December 6, 2012
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Karen will be greatly missed...
December 6, 2012
With deepest sympathy. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Harry & Fran
Mike Blalock
December 6, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to Karen's family. Karen was always full of life and excitement. Truly a pleasure to do business with and a good friend. Dana and I from The Computer Guys will miss her dearly! If there is anything we can do for Gregg or the family, please let us know.
December 6, 2012
Glen I was shocked to see Karen here. Please know you have all our condolences. If there is anything we can do for you let us know.
Jeff Strait and StraitRay Corporation
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