Joseph Guandalini, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in his home in North Haven surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife, of 65 years, Roberta-Jeanne (Gattilia) Guandalini; 5 children, David (Tomi) Guandalini, Judy Macala, Nancy (Gene) Goldstein, Marian (George) Krivda, and Peter (Cindy) Guandalini; 13 grandchildren, David, Amy, Tracey, Jessica, Sara, Meg, Josh, Jackie, Becky, Danielle, Katie, Annie and Joey; 6 great grandchildren; and many close friends. He was born on April 26, 1923 in North Haven, CT to Rosalia and Julius Guandalini. He was predeceased by his brothers, Warren and The Reverend Jules Guandalini; and his sister, Ann Gerbi. He had many occupations throughout his life but one in particular was most important to him. He served in the US Marine Corps for 4 years and served in the Pacific Theater. When he returned from the war, he became a milkman for Knudson’s Dairy where he worked for 30 years. Following this, he was a fraud investigator for the Bank of America for 10 years. He was also a part time member of the North Haven Police Department for 10 years. He was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for many years. During his time there, he sang in the choir with Roberta and served the church as a Eucharistic Minister for 6 years. He was a role model for all of us. We will remember him for the immensity of his love and the appreciation he had for his family and friends.
Joseph’s Funeral Procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven on Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden at 11:00 AM with Father Sullivan officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the North Haven Center Cemetery. Family and friends are welcomed to call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 23rd.
Sorry to hear of your loss please accept our sincerest condolences
Marian and family, we are sad for the loss of a wonderful family man. What a gift he has been to so many, and for so many years. Our thoughts are with you and George, with Jess, Josh, and Becky, and everyone he was so special to.
David & Family- Just read about you Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. David your Dad was one of my special customers when I worked at Bank of America in North Haven. God be with him.
Sincerely Mary and Bob
Pappy…you were the best Dad, father-in-law and grandfather. We will miss your smile and your singing! Your memory will live on in the beautiful family you helped create. Rest in Peace. Love you…
Judy & family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Rich and Karen
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Guandalini family.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.