DRACUT - Robert Joseph "Gunner" Guinazzo, 70, a resident of Dracut, and former longtime Lowell resident, died Tuesday May 27th at Willow Manor in Lowell.
He was born in South Boston on April 30, 1938, and was a son of the late Joseph and Emily (Jones) Guinazzo. He received his education in Charlestown schools.
Mr. Guinazzo served his country in the United States Air Force from September 5, 1955 until August 28, 1958.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed in construction.
In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors. He especially loved fishing and swimming. He also enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
He was a member of the East End Club in Lowell.
Robert's family would like to thank the staff of Willow Manor for their loving and compassionate care.
He is survived by two children Robbie and Linda; two step children Bonnie and Laurie; a sister Dolly G. Martineau, with whom he resided in Dracut; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews, especially Sgt. Wallace Campbell Sheppard III, who is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq; and the family and friends of his very special friend, the late Murial Rousseau.
He was also the brother of the late Ronald Paul Guinazzo, Sgt. Richard John Guinazzo, Arthur Daniel Guinazzo, Jean Marie Stafford, and Dorothy Mae Guinazzo.
Family and Friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday at 1:30 PM at the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery in the Garden of the Apostles, 670 Baker St., W. Roxbury, MA 02132. Calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Willow Manor, 30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA 01851, or to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801.