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Frank William "Bill" Guide, age 91, of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2021. Beloved husband of Dolores, nee Slattery, for 73 years; loving father of Bill (Laura), Debbi (Jim) Brasher, Joe (late Janet) and Pat (Cheryl). Cherished grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 14. Dear brother to Linda
Kemp, Frances Cleave and the late Joe and Sally Guide. He was a small business owner and well known in the Garfield Ridge Community.
He volunteered his time as a youth baseball coach at Vittum Park where he would also go on to start the Vittum Park Vikings wrestling program. He coached for 23 years and had a tremendous impact on many young men in the neighborhood, who affectionately refer to him as "Gramps." In 1994 the Chicago City Council recognized his community involvement by naming the block where he lived Bill "Gramps" Guide Ave. In 1995 The Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation recognized his contributions to youth wrestling by naming him a Grand Marshal at their state tournament. He was a golf enthusiast who enjoyed playingevery Sunday with his sons and friends and was able to card two hole-in-ones during his playing days.
Above all else, Gramps loved his family, and loved being around them. Sunday was special because he and his wife hosted pasta dinners every Sunday for many years for his children and grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Sunday, August 1 st at 5 pm at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. There will be a reception for family and friends at the church starting at 4:30 pm. The church is located at 4810 S. Leamington in Chicago. Family and friends are invited to a celebratory dinner immediately following mass. Dinner will be held at Guide's Sports Club, which is located at 5540 Archer Avenue in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Gramp's memory to Father Flanagan's Boys Home in Boys Town, Nebraska, www.boystown.org.
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The Larry Zavis Family
August 1, 2021
We offer our condolences in your time of loss - Joe , Pat, Billy - your Dad was the best - he had only been kind and pleasant to me as I grew up and Joey and Pat always had a nice word and smile for us - I will keep your Dad and your families in my prayers - God Bless - love Larry Zavis !
Jimmy Homan
August 1, 2021
My condolences to the Guide Family. Your Dad was a great Man, a Gramps to many that new him. May Mr. Guide rest in Heavenly Peace and may Perpetual Light shine upon him
thomas collopy -st.rita
July 31, 2021
Guide family sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow..coaching vs vittum baseball watching super cat wrestlers was a joy and drinking at the bar talking with bill...rip
Bob & Kathy Hastings
July 31, 2021
Gramps was an amazing man.He gave all of his time to so many boy´s. He not only taught them the love of the sport of wrestling, He taught them good sportsmanship as well.Our family feel´s so blessed for having the opportunity to be part of Gramp´s club for all those year´s. Our Deepest Sympathy´s to the Guide Family.. Farewell Gramp´s, Your Legacy will live on and on!
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Jeff Prestinario
July 31, 2021
Deb, your father was a great person. You and your family have my deepest condolences.
Dennis Downs
July 30, 2021
A wonderful and understanding human being. Learned a lot from him.
Ken Madura
July 30, 2021
Condolences from the Madura Family!
Fr Thomas Nangle
July 30, 2021
Bill and all, I´m sorry for your family´s empty spot now. He sounds like a warm, exceptional soul...may he (and you) know God´s peace.
David Slattery sr.
July 30, 2021
My memories of uncle Bill were when you were wrong or right he would let you know, he treated everybody fair and equal and was happy to see you.
Dan & Terrie Golden
July 29, 2021
So honored to have Gramps play such an influential role in my sons´ lives. He was an inspiration and a legend. Gramps will be greatly missed, never forgotten, and forever remembered. Prayers and love to the entire Guide family!
Jennifer Scara King
July 29, 2021
Sending love to all the Guide´s. Uncle Bill always made me feel special as his goddaughter. He´ll always be with me.
Frank Palladino
July 29, 2021
A great man was lost. I have too many good memories to list. Always cheerful and glad to see you.
Debra Guide
July 29, 2021
My heart goes out to our Chicago family. Uncle Bill was a wonderful man. We will cherish the memories.
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