Salvatore Joseph Guzzardi

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Rose Hill Funeral Home

580 Elm Street

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Salvatore Guzzardi Obituary

GUZZARDI, Salvatore Joseph Salvatore Joseph Guzzardi, 81, of Rocky Hill and previously of East Hartford, beloved husband of Angeline (Yacobucci) Guzzardi, passed away Tuesday, (September 11, 2007) at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wilson, the son of the late Joseph and Concetta Guzzardi. Sal was an Army Veteran, a member of the V.F.W. in Windsor and the A.F.S.M.E. Union. Sal was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. During his careers at Fuller Brush Company and CT Labor Department, he was tireless in his efforts to protect the rights of workers. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed playing softball, basketball, baseball, golf and bowling. Sal was a long time die hard Yankees fan, but who isn't? He was also an active Senior Club member, especially enjoying hard fought setback and poker games. Sal was a man with a gruff exterior but had a heart of gold; a true one of a kind who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife Angeline, Sal leaves two sons, Paul Joseph Guzzardi and wife Carol of East Hartford, Carl David Guzzardi and wife Catherine of Portland; a daughter, Donna Marie Gregor of East Hartford; three sisters, Lenna Sherwood of Windsor, Antoinette Clark of Hartford, and Yolanda Canzanella of Wilson. He also leaves his grandchildren, John Gregor, Joseph Guzzardi and his wife Shannon, Meaghan Greenwood, Ally Greenwood, Nicole Guzzardi, Nick Greenwood, Michael Gregor, Erica Guzzardi, Patrick Guzzardi, Andrew Gregor and Danielle Guzzardi; a great grandson, Jordan Pearson and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Carmen Guzzardi and a sister Vincenza Castanza. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. from the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. James Church. Burial with Military Honors will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 p.m.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Salvatore Guzzardi

12 Entries

Michael Aparo

September 16, 2007

Ann and I were saddened to hear of your loss. We remember fondly Sal's parents, Zio Piddu & Zia Concetta and his sisters Vincenza, Antoinette & Yolanda, who were my sainted mother's favorite relatives. May Sal rest in peace, and may his beloved Angeline, Paul, Carl and Donna find comfort in their faith and the prayers of their family and friends.

Greg Costanza

September 15, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to my Aunt Angie and her family. I wish I had told My Uncle Sal how much I appreciated him calling my mother almost every day. And during the baseball season, reminding her that there was a Yankee Game on TV that evening. I always looked up to My Uncle and respected his sometimes strong opinions. I know my daughter Kristen will also miss her Uncle Sal as he was like a Grandfather to her. Although it was a struggle for him, he made sure that he was at her 1st Communion. I will miss you Uncle and I know that you are in heaven now with my Mom talking about the Yankees !!!

God Bless you.

Michael Mazzarella

September 14, 2007

Dear Carl & Family,

I am deeply saddened to learn regarding the loss of your dad. It was incessantly joyful and forever significant to see him in attendance for all of our games. I feel your loss and pray this message finds you in good health and (hopefully soon) high spirits.

I often think about all the guys and sometimes feel guilty that I've not kept in contact to my fullest ability. We spent a lot of youth together on those ball fields. I told Dewey that we should get together soon. Best regards to your family.

Your friend,

Michael Mazzarella

Dwight Craig

September 14, 2007

Mrs. Guzzardi,
I'm sending my condolences to you & your family for your loss. My good memories of your family and Mr. G are many and full of happiness. All the years Carl & I played baseball together I know were a source of enjoyment for him. We not only were from the same neighborhood we also shared the same family values. Some of my fondest memories were conversations about sports or playing cards at the Guzzardi house and both were always filled with his passion. Of all my friends parents you both were always at the top of my list. You both raised a wonderful family and his spirit will always live within them all. May God bless you and watch over you and the family through this difficult time.
Love the Craig family, Dwight, Cyndi, Maddy, Morgan, & Mason

Tony Boccaccio

September 14, 2007

To the Guzzardi Family
My God bless you at this time of sorrow i remember your dad from the neighborhood and all the flag football games may he rest in peace with all the angles he will be missed

Courtney Cusano

September 14, 2007

Meaghan, Ally, & Family-

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. May the memories you hold in your hearts bring you peace in the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love always.

Tom Guzzardi

September 13, 2007

Some words on my own behalf, Holly had signed in earlier.

I always looked up to Sal as such an intelligent, dignified and loyal family man. I always loved him as my dad's kid brother. I always admired his marriage as a great example. He always made me laugh. Words cannot express my sorrow at his passing. I am comforted to remember that I took the chance I had to kiss him on the face and tell him I loved him the last time I saw him. Godspeed Sal.

Stan and Alice (Sawka) Chudecki

September 13, 2007

Dear Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marlene Tucholski

September 13, 2007

Dearest Gus, Carol, Donna & family,

What a beautiful write-up about your dad (even though he is a Yankee's fan, only kidding) and what a wonderful dad/grandfather/great-grandfather he must have been.

Gus & Donna, you both have been very blessed to have had such a wonderful father image in your lives. Not everyone can make that proclamation.

You're all in my thoughts and prayers. God-bless.

Love,
Marlene

Tom & Holly Guzzardi

September 13, 2007

Angie and family, We were saddened to hear of Sal's passing. I can't imagine how difficult it is. My memories of Sal are wonderful, from the first time I met him at our wedding to just visiting two years ago. I loved his sense of humor and his loyalty to his family. May all your memories sustain you during this time. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Love Tom & Holly

Rose Hill Funeral Homes Inc.

September 13, 2007

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

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