Louis J. Guidobono

GUIDOBONO, Louis J. Louis J. Guidobono, of Ellington (formerly of Avon), beloved husband of Brenda Draghi Guidobono, passed away peacefully on Sunday, (November 5, 2006) after a short illness, with his family at his side. He was born on October 11, 1922 in Pontecurone, Italy, and immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was seven years old. During World War II, he enlisted in the army, serving in the 38th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater. He was a decorated soldier and was one of the "Avengers of Batan." After returning from service, he married Delphine Cressotti and settled in the Hartford area, where he became manager of the Hartford office of Prudential Insurance. Subsequently, he became the manager of the central New York District of Prudential Insurance until his retirement. Lou was an avid golfer for his entire adult life, and after his retirement became the general manager of Bel Compo (Blue Fox) golf course in Avon where he was known as "Mr. G." He was also an avid New York Yankee fan, and this year he went with four generations of his family to see the Yankees play in New York. Lou contributed his enthusiasm and talents to many civic organizations and causes, including the Syracuse Executives Association, the Luna Club of West Hartford, Avon UNICO and Prince Thomas of Savoy clubs and many other community activities. Lou was also well loved by his family and many friends for his sense of humor, love of good music, Italian cooking, and enthusiastic can-do approach to life. Besides his wife Brenda, he is survived by his son, Dennis and his wife, Lorraine of Las Vegas, NV; his daughter, Lori and her husband, Bruce Bell of Land 'O Lakes, FL; his granddaughter, Elise and her husband, Michael Garbeck and their children, Jason Abate and Isabella, all of North Granby; his brother Enzo and his wife, Erica Guidobono of Newington; his brother-in-law Richard and his wife Nancy Cressotti of Enfield; step-children Charles C. Draghi of Boston, MA, Robert M. Draghi of Astoria, NY, Robyn Paseka of Ellington and Christopher Draghi of Florence, Italy and their families. He also leaves his many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Delphine, and his parents Lorenzo and Ernestina Guidobono. His family will receive friends at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Rt. 83), Vernon on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 4-8 p.m. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Rockville. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield with military honors.