Joseph Serafino Guidetti

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Joseph Guidetti Obituary

Joe Guidetti, 84, a San Luis Obispo native, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, with family and friends at his side. Joe was a third generation San Luis Obispo rancher and descendent of pioneering Swiss immigrants, born in 1928 at Mountain View Hospital in San Luis Obispo. He spent his early years on the family dairy at the present location of El Chorro Park. When Camp San Luis Obispo was developed, his family was forced to relocate to the ranch south of San Luis. Joe graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 1946 and spent the rest of his life working on the family ranch with his father, John Sr., brother, John Jr., and later, his son, Terry. Joe loved people, rodeo, Cal Poly, high school athletics and the cowboy lifestyle. He was famous for his oak fire barbecue and donated countless hours at events for San Luis Obispo and Mission High School Boosters, Farm Bureau, SLO Cattlemen''s Association, and many other private functions. He even led a crew of San Luis Agriculturists to barbecue for Governor Deukmejian in Sacramento. He was a devoted family man and donated time to youth sports and 4-H. He was easygoing and fun and will be missed by his many friends. Joe was a member of numerous formal and informal groups and loved to socialize. His service clubs include: Founding member and past president of Kiwanis SLO de Tolosa, Life member and past president of Caballero''s Trail Ride, past president of SLO County Cattlemen''s Assoc., Farm Bureau member, 50 year member of Knights of Columbus, Honorary Member of Cal Poly Block P, SLOSH Black and Gold Booster Club and Cal Poly Stampede Club. He also was awarded the Mission High School Booster Service Award, was inducted into the California Mid-State Fair Hall of Fame and received the SLO Co. Cattlemen of the Year and SLO Co. Agriculturist of the Year. Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m., with the recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Reis Family Mortuary, 990 Nipomo in San Luis Obispo. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at the Old Mission San Luis Obispo, followed by a barbecue at Trinity Hall, 6565 Edna Road in San Luis Obispo. In memory of Joe, donations may be made to the Joe Guidetti Memorial Scholarship, Animal Science Dept., 1 Grand Ave., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. Reis Family Mortuary 544-7400 San Luis Obispo

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Sep. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Guidetti

16 Entries

October 2, 2012

i conducted my masters' research on the guidetti ranch in the late '70s. joe was my contact person. the cowboy who gave me the gate combination, reminding me every time we met, "don't forget to close the gates!" and letting me know that mother cows did not like dogs or anyone around their calves so to be careful. he loved his land and cattle, you could tell. i have fond memories of those encounters and am grateful for all the time i got to spend on that beautiful ranch. my condolences to his family and friends. -- julie vanderwier

Steve Owens

September 19, 2012

Terry and Family,
Sorry we couldn't be with you today for Joe's services. We have so many wonderful memories of your Dad, your mom, Jan, buck camps, Kiwanis, polenta feeds, family BBQ's and so much more. I am out of state on vacation but I do know, as the Kiwanis Club scholarship chairman, that the Joe and Jan Guidetti scholarship will continue on.

September 18, 2012

Joe was loved by Chuck and I for many years We both have taken care of him in the past years. He was always smiling no matter how much he was hurting. Chuck and will be missing the events tomorrow due to our work. Joe would call Chuck "Chucky Baby" while he was in Physical Therapy. we will always remember Joe and his family in prayers and thoughts. Sincerely Maggie and Chuck St.Vincent

Shelly Rossi

September 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to one of the greatest families we have ever known.

Steve Rossi

September 17, 2012

A true gentleman who will always be loved and remembered by so many as a great friend, neighbor, and "Papa."

Ron Dee

September 17, 2012

Joe - you were the real deal, a true gentleman, a very kind man. Spending time on the ranch as a kid is one of the highlights of my life. You will be missed for a thousand reasons.

Sara Vieira

September 16, 2012

I'll forever remember the many brandings at the ranch with his amazing BBQ and trying to get me to eat mountain oysters. Joe was a great man who I always looked forward to visiting with.

Vicki Carroll

September 16, 2012

Joe Guidetti, warms my heart to think of this kind and generous man. Oh, how you will be missed. To me he was the picture of a person with a heart of gold. Sincere condolences to the Guidetti family.

September 16, 2012

To: Joe's family:
Many years ago on Mill Street, our families all intertwined. We have been friends forever, and will never forget Joe's kindness to our family over the years. In memory, he will always be there for his family and many friends he leaves behind.

Our deepest sympathies to all.

Barbara Righetti Parsons and daughter, Jeanne Helphenstine

robert kennedy

September 15, 2012

I will miss my friend very much, God bless you Joe always to be remembered.

Wayne Lamb

September 15, 2012

Having moved to San Luis Obispo in 1971. I became a neighbor of Joe's and soon established a life-long friendship. Joe was so gracious in enabling me to become acquainted in the county, through his many introductions. We spent many days, through the years, doing cattle work for ourselves and our neighbors. Joe was very generous and always there to lend a hand. With my moving to Northern California in 2003, Joe even towed a loaded trailer for me. Since then, our opportunities for involvement have been limited, but I will always consider Joe my dearest and best friend. Joe will surely be missed by all of us who knew him. My thoughts are with his family at this time.

Mechell Vieira

September 15, 2012

As a youngster, I would be walking home from the bus stop and Joe would be driving the blue (I think)truck with a load of cattle to the ranch. He would stop to give me a ride. I would scramble up to sit in the front seat. We didn't say much, but I appreciated the ride. Also, the day our house caught fire and Joe and John came racing up to help. Saved my Mom and helped to save our property. A true good neighbor. He will be missed!

September 15, 2012

So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe, He once referred to me as his teenage neighbor. Always had a smile on his face. Always willing to help if it involved a 4-H project. Joe will be missed, there just won't be another one like him.

Bill Burriss Carolyn Garver

September 15, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jeff Buckingham

September 15, 2012

Thank you Joe for all of your friendship and help over the years. You are one of the finest people I have ever known and our whole family will cherish forever the good times we spent together with you and your family.

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