John C. Guzzo, Jr (age 87)

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John C. Guzzo, Jr., age 87 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Christ the King Manor.

Born on January 27, 1935 in Brockway, PA, he was the son of the late John C. and Hilda F. (Russo) Guzzo, Sr.

On October 2, 1954 he married his wife of 67 years, Theresa (Mangino) Guzzo. She survives.

He graduated from Youngstown State University where he played football.

John was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.

He retired from Penn Traffic as Vice President /Chief Information Officer after 23 years of service. After retirement he worked for the Arthur Andersen Consulting Firm.

John was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church, the American Legion Post 17, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813, Brockway Sons of Italy and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He also enjoyed golfing, however his greatest joy was following his three grandsons and their many athletic activities.

John is survived by his loving daughter (Lori Kriner and her husband Keith), his grandsons (Dylan and his wife Brooke and Dominic and Cole Kriner), his two great grandchildren Bailey Rose and Mac Gianni Kriner), his son (John Guzzo and his wife Susan), and daughter (Betty Lou Redmond and her husband Mike and their children Michael and Alex).

He was preceded in death by one sister (Janet Summerline).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 1 PM– 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 10 AM from St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in the DuBois Area.

Online condolences can be sent to  http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries