Obituary of Jerome V Guido

Jerome V. (Jerry) Guido, 76, passed away in the arms of his wife and daughter with family standing by on December 15, 2016. His beloved dog, Roxie, was lying under his bed as usual. He lost a courageous and bravely fought battle with kidney and bone cancer. Jerry was the son of Gabriel Guido and Hazel Davis, both deceased. He has one brother, Ronald Guido of Las Vegas. On October 1, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Roseann Gimmaro. They proudly celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year. They have one daughter, Lisa Guido Domber and husband Michael Domber. Surviving also are two granddaughters, Jenna Domber Goodman (Aaron) and Rachel Domber Rodkin (Adam), 4 great grandchildren, Shayna and Izzy Goodman and Zeke and Ayda Rodkin, his sister-in-law Marilyn Gimmaro Gallagher and nephew Michael J. Gallagher, whom he loved like a son. In addition, two nieces, Gina Guido Goodman (John) and Dani Guido Beck (Kevin) and four great nephews in Virginia, one Aunt, Louise Guido Jones, many loving cousins and friends of whom he was so proud. He considered his cousin John Parise, of Santa Cruz, CA, his true brother and one of his best friends. He also had 5 Godsons, Roy Wood, Jr., Christopher Giudice, Robert McDonald, Michael Gallagher and Victor Giudice. Jerry attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and Poughkeepsie High School, Class of 1958. He was a salesman most of his career, worked at IBM and was a licensed security guard for Marist and Vassar Colleges until his retirement. He also owned his own business for 3 years. Jerry was a proud member of the NRA. For many years he was a member of a local men's organization where he was an active volunteer, Events and Entertainment Chairman and Vice President. During those years, he initiated several new and innovative projects which are still in effect today. Jerry loved all sports and played during his younger years. In later years, he enjoyed and played golf with friends. He proudly supported all Boston teams. He was also happy to have a home in Bolton Landing on Lake George and enjoyed taking his Sting Ray boat on the lake. He was an avid racing fan and frequented Saratoga during the season. Jerry was very thankful to God for a good life. Roseann and Lisa would like to thank Dr. J. Jalaj and staff, all the great doctors and their staffs at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Dr. Jason Rubin and staff for their diligent and caring treatment of Jerry for the past three years. Most of all, we would like to thank Nurse Donna Engles of Hudson Valley Hospice who took excellent care of all of us for the past five months. Hospice is the reason Jerry could be at home during this trying time. Also, thank you to the whole staff at Hospice for their patient and caring attitude to all of us. The family requests donations to Hospice of Hudson Valley in Jerry's memory, masses in his name at Holy Trinity Church and donations to Holy Trinity School to fund a student. Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 from 4:00-8:00pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Church and burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com