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Vera Guzzardo Obituary
MACOMB - Vera Louise Guzzardo, 92, of Macomb passed away at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.
She was born on Nov. 21, 1921, in Rockford, Ill., to Joseph and Theresa (Daisy) Gagliano.
Vera graduated from Rockford High School and attended Brown Business College.
During World War II, she worked as an executive secretary at Barber-Colman Company. Barber-Colman was the worldwide leader in aviation electronics.
In 1947, she married Samuel Guzzardo. Mr. Guzzardo, a teacher, was on staff of the United Auto Workers of America and the Democratic County Chairman of Winnebago County (Rockford).
Vera, Sam and their four young children moved to Macomb, Ill., in 1959. Vera and her husband operated the Macomb News Agency. The agency was a regional distributor for local and Midwestern newspapers.
Vera was active in St. Paul's parish. She was in charge of a line of interior design projects for the parish. She was also active in a long running sewing club.
Vera and Sam spent their winters in Ocean Ridge, Fla., for 25 years, but always considered Macomb their home.
Vera is survived by her sister, Francis Scalise; her four children, Paul, David, George (Paulette) and Mary Teresa; and three granddaughters, Stephanie, Lacey and Julianna.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at St. Paul's Church. Father Dominic Vitaliano will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. Burial will be private in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's School or Wesley Village Healthcare Center.
Please sign guestbook or leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com.
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Charllotte Janeczko
January 30, 2014
Both Bob and I were saddened to learn of the death of your Mom. The news gave us a pause to remember your family and the many good times we were together. Your mom took care of Joe and Jennifer while I went to the hospital to deliver Joshua. I was always grateful for both Vera and Sam's friendship. Our sincere sympathy.
Bill Edley
January 28, 2014
George, Paul, David and Mary Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. My first contact in Macomb back in the 1960s was meeting Sam. When I moved to Macomb in 1974, Sam and George were very helpful to my family. As generations pass we must reflect in loving memory upon our family and never forget the sacrifices they made for our benefit. May God embrace Vera and may she enjoy everlasting peace.
Dick& Rosemary Parks
January 26, 2014
Paul, George, Mary Teresa and David so sorry to hear about your Mom. We always enjoyed our neighborly visits. Vera always mentioned that she shared the same birth date with my Mom (Margaret Sullivan).
Angel and Frank Catalanos
January 25, 2014
Dear Guzzardo Family,
We're so saddened to know that your Mom has passed away!
We were next door neighbors on Ferguson st, Rockford--they were "newly weds"
when they moved in!
We enjoyed watching the Astronaut's 1st walk on the Moon!
I remember Paul and George as Babies
but I believe ATeresa was born in Macomb!
May Your Mom rest in place with your Dad and Grandparents!
Thank God for having such Pleasant memories!
Angel and Frank Catalano
Walt & Betty Andres
January 25, 2014
Dear family, Your Mother brought a lot of joy and warmth to BOL.
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Walt & Betty
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