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Donald J. Guest

1951 - 2024

Donald J. Guest obituary, 1951-2024, North Branford, CT

BORN

1951

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Porto Funeral Homes - East Haven

234 Foxon Road

New Haven, Connecticut

Donald Guest Obituary

Donald J. Guest
September 5, 1951 - December 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald J. Guest of North Branford, CT announces his passing on December 16th 2024 after a long battle with complications from lung cancer at 73 years old. Son of the late Robert Guest and Edwina (Crocker) Guest. He was predeceased by his son Donald Guest Jr. and brother John Guest. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years Alberta Guest, daughter April Tarquino and son Scott (Mari) Guest; he is survived by his brother Robert Guest. The lights of his life are his grandchildren Adriana Guest, Tyler Scott, Madelyn and Olivia Guest. He delighted in attending their various sports events and teaching them to swim.
Donald had his own business as a painting contractor for many years in the Greater New Haven area and was instrumental in the revitalization project run by Mayor DiLieto in the 1980s. He spent the last 20 years of his working career as an electronic technician in the U.S. Postal Service in Wallingford, CT. He never met a person he didn't like and was always a good listener - all his family called him "Mr. Fix It," he truly was the jack of all trades
Don wanted to acknowledge his many years as a baseball coach with Bishop Woods in New Haven. He also was the sports director and baseball coach for St. Rose of Lima school in New Haven where his three children attended, along with fellow coaches Mario Cardone, Evelyn Minichino, Doreen Paul, and Ellen Anderson as the girls softball coach and Paul Pacilio. He will forever be missed by his friends, family, and co-workers and the true joy he brought to this world. May he rest in peace.
His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80), East Haven Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:00. Interment will be private. Friends may call FRIDAY from 4:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Melissa Marottoli Hogan Foundation at 6 Partridge Lane, Branford, CT 06405 for the research of lung cancer. Sign Donald's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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Published by The New Haven Register on Dec. 18, 2024.

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Rose Thompson

December 20, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ron Sacco

December 20, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Don was a great man with a great sense of humor and he loved his family.
RIP my friend

Bobby Hannon

December 19, 2024

Alberta so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Bobby Hannon and Sandy Fong

Myron Geller

December 19, 2024

To the Guest family,

With deep sadness I read of Donald's passing. I've known him over 40 years as he did personal painting for my family. He was the best!

Sincerely,
Myron Geller

Craig L Jones

December 19, 2024

Sincere regrets for the loss of our beloved friend from the Postal Services family miss all of you all especially this time of the year nothing but love for all of you

Sally Hopkins

December 18, 2024

Bertie, my heart hurts for you and your family. Don was an unforgettable character whom we all loved and were always entertained by. He had quite a sense of humor. And was such a happy go lucky guy. You grew a beautiful family together. My deepest condolences go out to you all. May his soul rest in the Peace of our Lord always ...
Until you meet again. Stay strong. Your babies need you. Much love from my whole heart, Sally.

Janice Agostini

December 18, 2024

Alberta so sorry for the loss of your husband I remember when we were kids we always you me and my sister hung out together those were good times may don rest in eternal peace

Cheryl Dziurgot

December 18, 2024

Alberta and family, I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He really was a great guy that everyone loved. I hope all your memories will help you through this difficult time. Much love to all of you.

Brenda Bowes

December 18, 2024

So sorry Alberta Don was a really great guy. He will surely be missed

Debby Taylor

December 18, 2024

Alberta, and family
So sorry for your loss.
Remember the good old days! Memories can help u smile

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234 Foxon Road East Haven, CT 06513

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Our Lady of Pompeii Church

355 Foxon Road East Haven, CT 06513

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