Gerald John Guarino, 78, of Nashua, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA after a courageous 23 years battle to beat cancer.
A resident of Nashua for the past 56 years, he was born in Boston on June 6, 1939. During his youth, Gerry resided in Greater Boston and was a graduate of South Boston High School Class of 1957. He furthered his education at Boston University.
Mr. Guarino worked in sales for several companies including Celus Fasteners Manufacturing, Inc. of Andover, Massachusetts where he was vice president of sales.
Gerry and his wife Susan enjoyed spending six months of the year in Naples, Florida and loved traveling together. He also enjoyed the fun of playing contests for a chance to win something. Earlier in his life, Gerry was an Eagle Scout and was a former member of Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks.
Members of his family include his wife and best friend of 56 years, Susan L. (Ford) Guarino, whom he married on September 9, 1961; his three children, Gerald J. Guarino Jr. of Nashua, David Guarino and his wife Suzanne of Litchfield, and Donna Hemond and her husband Robert of Nashua; ten grandchildren, Tyler and Jake Guarino, Meghan and Molly Hemond, Jeremy, Jaila, Jasmine, Jacie, John and Jay Guarino; and his best friend, Edward Kowalewski.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Tuesday, May 22nd from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 9:45 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Oncology Department of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 41 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
