Dennis Anthony Guagliardo
Dennis Anthony Guagliardo
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Dennis was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison, earned a master's degree from University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and an educational doctorate from Indiana University.
Dennis was a faculty member of Jefferson Community and Technical College as an instructional media coordinator for over 43 years. He was an avid watercolor artist, model train enthusiast and a skilled photographer.
He was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather (Papa), and a truly kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. One of his cherished pastimes was visiting his grandchildren, creating artwork and reading books with them.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet; son, Brian Guagliardo; daughter, Cathy Snyder (Ryan); brother, Rick Guagliardo (Amy); sister, Kathi Scholler (Jim); nephew, Ricky Guagliardo, nieces, Jennifer Guagliardo and Jessica O'Connor; and his grandchildren, Adam, Zoey and Stella Snyder.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 4th, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm, with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 pm at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. A private burial will be at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Rita Guagliardo
April 8, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Jan and the kids and grandkids, and to Rick and Kathi and families. Just like his wonderful Dad, my Uncle Tony, Denny was one of kind in character, talent, and wit. I treasure so many sweet memories of our growing up together in Milwaukee surrounded by our large and loving Guagliardo family of artists and musicians--always playing instruments and singing, always finding joy in the presence of family. We managed to share our lives, stories, humor, interests, travels, and families straight through to old age, and Denny`s 80 years were absolutely beautiful because of who he was throughout. I`m sad for this loss to the kids and grands, yet happy they will still have sweet memories of him to hold forever in their hearts, such a great Papa and Dad! I know 80 years is a good long life, but I`m still crying over knowing I won`t see him again on my next stop in Louisville. He was a very special and very wonderful fellow. I`ll miss him.
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