John W. Gucciardi

1921 - 2016

Gucciardi, John W. Entered into the Fullness of Eternal Life on Friday, May 20, 2016, at the age of 95. Resident of the Milwaukee Catholic Home, former longtime resident of Whitefish Bay. Beloved husband for 51 years of the late Irene (nee Benno) Gucciardi. Loving father of Joan, Bernie, Jean, Jim, Jack, Caroline and the late Bill Gucciardi. Proud grandfather of Ben, Grace, Marissa, and Sophie. Dear brother of the late Sal Gucciardi and the late Pauline Jennaro. Further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. John served in the Army in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. John was a member of St. Monica's Parish for over 80 years. He was a dedicated employee of the Coca-Cola Foods Division for nearly 40 years. John was a generous man who volunteered at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital for over 28 years. Family will greet friends on Saturday, May 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, at St. Monica's Catholic Church, corner of N. Santa Monica Blvd. and E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be made to the John and Irene Gucciardi Family Fund (to benefit AIDS patients), c/o the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 101 W. Pleasant Street, Unit 210, Milwaukee, WI 53212 or the Milwaukee Catholic Home Employee Fund, 2462 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211. The family would like to thank the staff of the Milwaukee Catholic Home, Vitas Hospice, and Dr. Barbara Wilson for the loving care they have given to John.