Vincent Guccione Obituary

To all the Gucciones,

Your dad was such a wonderful man as you know. He was a great friend to my mom and dad.It's hard to be sad about a man who lived his life to the fullest. He gave, gave, gave. He always had a kind word and that wonderful smile. What a sweet and gentle nature too. You guys are all a testament to the wonderful man that he was.

I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. The Guccione family has always been a source of great happiness and fond memories for me. Lil is one of my dearest friends and, although we don't see each other often, we seem to float back into each other's lives on a regular basis. The last time I saw her and her Dad, they were at my father's wake a month ago. Guccione's are always there for their friends.



When Lil and Corey moved back to Alton, I was pleased to hear she was at the old homestead. "The house came with Daddy," she told me; I'm so pleased he got to live out his life in that house. I loved to visit there when I was young; always lots going on: hanging out with my good friend, Lucia's band practicing, Momma let us try on false eyelashes and her dresses in the attic, sometimes older brothers in the house! It felt full of life and love.



When I think of your Dad, I think of a snappy dresser who liked to dance and laugh - and one of the most devout Catholics I've ever known. I can't imagine what strength it took to raise 9 wonderful children, especially after the tragic loss of your mother, but he never lost his faith. I often ran into him at St. Anthony's Adoration Chapel or I'd see him at Sts. Peter & Paul when I'd attend Mass with my parents.



He'll leave a large hole with his passing, but a huge mark on the world with the legacy he left behind. Keep your faith, as he did, and know that he'll always be with you. Footprints as deep as his can never be erased.

Joe,



So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My sympathy is with you and your family.



George "Dennis" Depper

To Joe, Kay and family



I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has my deepest sympathy.

Joe, Lilly, and all

Your father blessed us with his kindness and caring, and not just us but mankind as a whole, that no other person I have met had the ability to be able to do. He had the ablitiy to make you want to always do your best by just being there. I will remember him for the rest of my life and hopefully be able to pass his gift of kindness and understanding on to someone in my lifetime.

With Love

Randy and Peggy

Joe,

I'm sorry to hear about you Dad. I remember him helping you at the Plant. He was a great man.

Your Friend

Dave Carlson

I am so sorry to read about the loss of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.



Pat Kimbro

I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Guccione's death. I still remember him helping my dad with a project at our old house on Central Avenue. He made an impression on me as a child because of his kindness -- I know you will all miss him dearly. Your family will be in my prayers. Special condolences to Joe and Lucia who were friends with my sister, Maureen.