Joseph Guido Obituary

Dear Gloria and Family,
I have many fond memories of the being with the Guido family. I was so saddened when I heard of Joe's passing. Joe was a great mentor and teacher to me. He definitely shaped my life for the better. I wish I would have had an opportunity to see more of Joe and Gloria over the past few years. I first met Joe and Gloria when I was nine years old. Joe gave me piano lessons for many years. Joe instilled in me a love for classical and jazz music. He also as I was growning up encouraged me to be a self-confident person and never give up in what I try! I will miss him dearly!

Dear Gloria, I just wanted to send over my sympathy to you. I am so sorry to hear that Joe passed away. Ever since you guys left the fair from the famous Guido's Pasta, it has never been the same. I miss working with you there and I miss my room smelling like the ever famous GARLIC BREAD!!! Gloria I love you and miss my piano lessons from you. I have been pulling out my pld piano books and started practicing again! I was so glad to see you and Joe at my graduation last year. It meant so much to me to see you two come all this way and to see your beautiful smiles! I miss you like crazy and I just want you to know that my room is always open and that Joe will always be missed! He was always the sunshine in a room!! I love you and you and your family will be in my prayers! Love always, Andrea Hodorowski

Dearest Gloria and Family, We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We met you and Joe at the music studio on Harlem avenue when our Andrea started taking lessons. Little did we know the turn of events that would bring our paths together for many more years. We unfortunatly did not know of Joe's passing untill I spoke with you on our way to the Sandwich Fair this year. What a shock saying to you that the Fair just isn't the same without Guido's Pasta booth and your week long stay at our home,and learning of his death.We sat in the event stands and just as I said I would we said one for Joe. We Thanked God he was in our lives, remained a true friend ,shared laughter and happiness took the good with the bad and always was himself. What you saw is what you got and he always gave his all!! We also stopped where your stand was and I told Andy we we're walking on sacred ground. I Prayed for you all right then and there and a warm rush of rememberences burst into me.It seriously is how Joe's smile was when you first saw him.The Lord has himself a Great sidekick in Joe Guido and he will be dearly missed by all of us. We Thanked God for bringing you and Joe in our lives and all though we are not as often in touch, Andrea's bedroom will always be open for vists.We Love You Gloria ... The Hodorowski Family Andy, Karen and Andrea..God Bless

Mrs. Guido, family, and friends,
Joe was so much bigger than life when you really stop and think about it. He was an educator, a showman, a friend, a father, a husband, a staple in the Chicago music scene, and an amazing soul all around. He will truly be missed and remembered by many, including myself, when it comes to life and how to live it. My prayers are with you and my heart is with him.

Dear Mrs. Guido and family,

On behalf of NAMM I would like to express my great sorrow in hearing the news of Joe's passing. In the year Guido's Music celebrates 50 years in business, we are reminded of his passion and partnership with his loving wife and support, in making this milestone. Joe was a proud music retailer and member of NAMM and he will be missed.

His passion for music is with us still.

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My condolences on your loss. Mr. Guido was a great person, a great teacher. He will be missed by all!!

Dear Mrs. Guido & Family,

It is with great sorrow that I learned of your beloved Joe's passing of this life to join our Lord and His family. Unfortunately, I was unable to express my sadness in person, but uplifted Joe and your family in prayer. The memories of performing music together and touching peoples' lives will always live on in hearts of those he touched, in his special, warm and kind manner. I will miss him, dearly. May his memory be eternal. With love, John M. Linardakis

Dear Gloria and Family:
I am very sorry to learn of Joe's death and want to express condolences to you and the family. I have many good memories of playing with Joe on so many occasions over the last 25 years, will keep those good times with me forever.
Sincerely, Paul

I was saddened to hear of your loss. We will miss his organ playing at St. James. My heart and prayers are with the entire family. God must have needed good music in heaven. God Bless. Mo Reilly from St. James at Sag Bridge Church.

The Thomas Family (Joe, Chuck and Krista) extend the a heartfelt message to the Guido family. We will truly miss someone who has been a true friend to our family for decades. Joe played the organ at our wedding in 1969 and I know my husband knew Joe another ten years before our wedding. Gloria and family: Please know that there are friends around who want to be there to love and support you.

JT/CT/KT

To the family of Mr. Guido,
My husband and I extend our most sincere condolences. We apologize that we couldn't make it pay our respects, but please know that our thoughts are with you. Mr. Guido will be missed. My husband worked with him on many ocassions moving pianos and held him in high regard.
Sincerely,
Gabriela Ravelo and Jorge Martinez

Although I only took lessons from Joe since June 2007, it was clear to see why he was loved by so many students over the years. He will truly be missed! My condolences go out to the Guido family, may you find comfort in God's promise of eternal life to those who believe in Him. I'm sure our Savior welcomed Joe into His arms with the words, "Well done good and faithful sevant... Enter into the joys of your lord" (Matt. 25:21)

Dear Mrs. Guido and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time in your lives.

Mr. Guido gave me piano lessons for 12 years...from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as a first grader to Moonlight Sonata in the open competition at McCormack Place. I truly appreciate the love of music that he gave to me. I now have my own piano, and my first grade son has just begun his piano lessons. I hope he learns to love the piano and sticks with it at least as long as I did. I will never forget all of the days of walking to his studio for lessons, the recitals in Bedford Park and the competitions at McCormack Place. Those memories are a huge part of my childhood, and I will cherish them forever.

I wish I could attend the wake, however, it is a special day for my son today. So please accept my sincerest condolences.

Sincerely,

I wanted to extend my condolences to you, Mrs. Guido. I am sorry I was unable to make it back to the suburbs. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

Mrs. Guido & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words that we can say that will make what your feeling any better. Do know that there are thousands that are feeling his loss.

Dear Mrs. Guido, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, although we only knew Mr. Guido for a short time we enjoyed seeing him every Monday for our lessons. I am sad that we did not get the opportunity to know him longer. His music has touched many lives and we will always remember him. God Bless. Jackie, Alexia & Charmaine Garrison

DEAR MRS. GUIDO & FAMILY-MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS
JOE WAS MY 1ST MUSIC TEACHER,50 YEARS AGO,AND MOTIVATED ME GREATLY
AS I'VE KEPT PLAYING PROFESSIONALLY
THRU TODAY. THE WORLD WILL MISS HIS EXCELLENT GUIDANCE,INSPIRATION,AND KNOWLEDGE
OF PERFORMING MUSIC. I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU,JOE AND I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,FOR THE WONDERFUL GIFT OF MUSIC YOU GAVE ME

Dear Mary and Erica:
My deepest sympathy to the loss of you DAD and Erica your Grandfather. I know he will be missed by many whose lives he has touched. May God bless and comfort your family.

Dear Gloria and family,
We were very sad to hear of the passing of Joe. I had known Joe for some 40 years first as a student, then a teacher, but mainly as a friend to him and his family. Joe was always a great friend to me as well as a mentor. He always made me feel a part of his family. I watched your children grow as I did. We had many great times and spent countless hours together that I will never forget. He will truly be missed. Out thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Dear Mrs. Guido and family,
We were all deeply saddened at the news of your husband's passing. We pray that God may comfort you and grant you peace during this difficult time. Eternal be his memory.

Dear Larry and family-

Our heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert & Christine Cesaretti
Mike & Tammy Cesaretti
Carol (Cesaretti) Faith
Donna (Bozek) Slowik

To the Guido Family: I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Guido. My grandson Nathan has taken lessons from Mr. Guido for the past 5 years. He loved Mr. Guido along with so many. Mr. Guido played at our daughters wedding just this past April of 2007. What a priviledge to have him on the video as a great remembrance. This has been such a great loss for so many of the children who had him as their teacher. He will be so missed. I enjoyed seeing him and his wife occassionally eating at Les Brothers Restaurant after a hard days work with the children. We enjoyed the recitals that he would have with the children as they would play their songs that they were taught. May all the children keep playing as we know Mr. Guido would be so honored. Mr. Guido was an excellent musician and will be remembered in different ways by so many. With our love as we lift your family up in prayer through this difficult time.

Dear Guido Family,
There are so many memories I will cherish during my lifetime knowing Joe. It's hard for me to say goodbye, because he always treated me like part of your Family.I will never forget all the good times I shared with Him. I will miss Him Dearly.

Dear Mrs. Guido & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this time of sorrow. Mr. Guido will truly be missed.
The Kent Family

We were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing...he has always been in my
heart since the day I met him in 1974. I taught guitar at Guido's
Music for many years. Joe was a friend, mentor, and confidant...a model of caring for others. I will cherish many memories of him and his
family. I am unable to attend the wake and funeral, as I now live in
Grove City, OH, but we will keep JOe and his family in our thoughts and
prayers.

My deepest sympathy goes to all of you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Mrs. Guido and family,

We are deeply sorry to hear about Joe. Our hearts ache for your loss. I guess the angels in heaven finally got their piano man to complete their musical band. He will be dearly missed but always remembered by us. Our prayers are with you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Gloria & Family, We were so sorry to read about Joe's passing. He will be remembered for all the years our children spent learning to appreciate music in your studio.

The Gaskill Family

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mr. Guido was a good teacher, mentor ,freind and my hero. Through the five years weve been together we have shared many memories and I will always miss him and I just wanted to say thank you Mr.Guido.

My condolences to the family of Joe Guido,I went to grammer school with Joe, he was always a nice guy and a plesure to be with,God will be good to him.

Dear Gloria & family,
We are sorry to hear about Joes' passing. Joe had come to be thought of a member of the Sheffield Homecoming Association. His dedication to our festival has lasted almost 30 years. He will be hard to replace. There aren't many nicer people to work with than Joe and Gloria. Both of you are the best.
With deepest regards,
Dave & Karen Taylor

My condolences on your loss. Joe was a great person and will be missed by all.

Mrs Guido, we are very sorry to hear that Mr guido passed. We will always remeber his smile and his passion for music. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy, Darrin, Lauren, Alyson Bourret

Mrs. Guido and family, our hearts go out to you at this time of need. Please except our condolences. He was a very caring man. He will be in our hearts forever. I was glad to be a student of his for a short time.
The Wojtczaks