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M. Joseph “Joe” Guarino, 73

December 02, 2013

Joseph “Joe” Guarino, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013.
He was the beloved husband of Judith A. Guarino, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage this past May. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles Guarino and the late Angela Casciotta Guarino Comfort.
After high school, Joe served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Joe spent his career as an Optician, moving to Lancaster in 1966 with Berks Optical. Along with his beloved wife Judy, he founded Guarino Opticians in 1979. In 1994, Guarino Opticians was combined with Campus Eye Center and became Campus Opticians, where Joe worked until his retirement at the end of 2011. In his retirement, he worked part time with long-time friend, Dr. Justin Cappiello.
Joe’s family was the focus of his life. In addition to his wife, Judith, he is survived by his children: Joseph C. Guarino married to Jennifer (Harris) Guarino, of Hudson, OH, and Jennifer G. Tanceto, married to Rick Tancreto, of Dunkirk, MD. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Gabriel and Christian Guarino, and Carly Tancreto, who will miss their “Papa.”
In his free time, Joe enjoyed fine automobiles and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Friends will be received on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends may call again on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9-10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joe’s memory to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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December 07, 2013

Well Joe, said good bye to you today at your service and until we meet again I can say good job!  Your family done you proud!  Judy, Joe loved you very much and was very proud of the way you handled yourself through everything – even if we all did like to tease you a bit.  🙂  Jen and Joey – Your father was incredibley happy and proud of you both and your families – you have all done him proud!  We will be there standing with you to help you get through this.  On a last note – I hope your Dad doesn’t have to buzz the gate to get into heaven cause if he presses the button and it says speaks to him and says “Access Granted” like our gate did, Jesus will never hear the end of it from him!  LOL!  Remember the fun times!  Love you all!  Greg –
 

December 07, 2013

Dear Judy & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a top notch optician; he solved my problems when no one else could. He was a great guy and I know he’ll be missed by all who loved him.
Sincerely,
Nadine Leaman

December 06, 2013

Dear Judy and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.  Joe was a very fine gentleman and always was a friend to us.  We will remember him fondly.  Take comfort in your memories.
The Denlingers’. Don and Cindy

December 06, 2013

Dear Judy, Joe and Jenn,
Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy for your loss. We can’t find the words that will make your path any easier in the days that follow other than the way that we will always think about Joe…his hearty and infectious laugh. No matter what the circumstances, he had the ability to connect with others and make us feel important.
So as you continue on without him, please think about him laughing and making all of us laugh also. As for me, whenever I go out to my back yard, I will hear him laughing as I celebrate his life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joe & Diane

December 06, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a genuinely good person.
Sincerely, Joe Gargano & Family.

December 06, 2013

Jen,
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Guarino family during this difficult time. I know your Dad will be greatly missed. 
Mary

December 05, 2013

Judy and Family,
We are so saddened at the loss of Joe. He was a blessing to us and all who knew him. I have never known a finer man. He will be sorely missed but will live forever in our hearts.
Love, Mike, Kayla, and Reagan

December 05, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Judy and the rest of the family. I will always remember fondly the years working for him at Farmington Lane and at the Health Campus. He was a kind and decent man and will be missed by all that knew him. Hugs and prayers from the Jaskolka family.

December 05, 2013

Dear Judy and Family,
We were so very saddened to hear of Joe’s passing.  It has been awhile since we’ve seen you but we wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.  We know how close all of you are and we hope that all the memories of the good times you’ve shared will help you through these times.
With our deepest sympathy,
John and Jo Gaissert, Strasburg, PA

December 05, 2013

Judy,,,So, so sorry to hear about my buddy Joe… We knew each other well in the early years. Through the Army
and you two dating, just seems like yesterday.  Really will be missed…… bill barnes

December 05, 2013

Dear Judy and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We always remember our Dad talking about you and Joe, and the Berks Optical days, with fondest memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless,
   Clem Ganse’s daughters,  Mary Lou, Fran and Susie.

December 05, 2013

To the Guarino Family:  I worked for Joe many years ago and he was a great boss and a great man.  I’m sure that he will be missed by many people.
Liz and Billy Small

December 05, 2013

How shocked and saddened we were to learn of Joe’s passing.  He was the best optician, having gone to him since 1966.  Our sincere sympathies and prayers go to Judy and the family.  Larry and Sylvia Shelley

December 05, 2013

Judy and Family
Our hearts are sad. We will always love Joe–some of our fondest memories
are with the Guarinos.  Love Nancy

December 05, 2013

Judy, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a special person and wonderful friend to us for many years.  We have so many great memories of our fun times together. Joe will be greatly missed.
Sending our love,
Jack and Kathy Mentzer
 

December 04, 2013

Judy,
We hadn’t seen Joe since seeing you both at the Ohio service plaza, until Nov.25, when Marge ordered a new pair of glasses. She needed a pair from someone who knew how to do the job right. We will miss him, not just from the professional standpoint, but from our many years of friendship. Love, Marge and George

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Saturday, December 07, 2013
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Lancaster
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Friday, December 06, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Saturday, December 07, 2013
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
119 S. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
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