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Michael Guidara Obituary
Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, Air Force Veteran, and friend
LEOMINSTER -- Michael David F. Guidara, of Council Bluff, Iowa, formerly of Leominster passed away suddenly at the age of 52.
He was born in Plattsburg AFB, N.Y. on January 31, 1963, son of Frank and Lea (Chica) Guidara. He lived in Leominster until entering the U.S. Air Force in 1981. Michael graduated from Leominster High School class of 1981, and then attended the Air Force Community College. He was always an outstanding athlete and sports fan. Michael played basketball, Baseball, and football, while in the Air Force and also the Leominster Recreation leagues.
Michael spent eleven years in the U.S. Air Force, before being medically retired due to injuries suffered during Desert Storm in Iraq. He then worked for 18 years for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dept. before being injured, requiring back surgery.
Michael is survived by his wife Janice Guidara of Iowa; his father Frank Guidara of Leominster; his daughter, Evonne Nelson and husband Adam, his granddaughter Felicity of Omaha; his son, Christopher Guidara of FL; brother, Robert Guidara and wife Taymy of FL; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, here in the U.S.
and Italy.
Michael is predeceased by his mother Lea (Chica) Ham and his step mother, Pearl (DiGeronimo) Guidara, who raised him in Leominster. He is also predeceased by grandparents on both sides of the family.
GUIDARA -- A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10:00 am in Saint Leo's Cemetery in Leominster.
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Memories and Condolences
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Maude and Harold Whitfield
June 18, 2019
You are still thought about and missed.
Alice Whitfield
January 31, 2016
Today is Mike's 53rd birthday. The world was a better place because of you. Still missed.
Peter Kennelly
June 28, 2015
It was an honor to know & work with Mike. He had a way of always lightening the mood at work. Aim High Mike...
Dan Floyd
June 28, 2015
Rest in Peace Mike it was a pleasure serving with you.
June 24, 2015
so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you at this sad time. Bless you. Dan and Anita Paquette
June 24, 2015
I am Pearl DiGeronimo's cousin,Grace DiGeronimoClark. Please accept my love and condolences in the loss of your son Michael David F. Guidara.... With love and Grace DiGeronimoClark
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