Guy Pasquale died at home at the age of 95 on June 4, 2012 surrounded by his family including his wife, Concetta Onofrio Pasquale with whom he had just celebrated his 65th Wedding Anniversary. His family includes his children; Maryterese and David Bowen; Leonard and Dana Pasquale; a special daughter Anita Marie Pasquale; and Dolores and Lawrence Koch; his grandchildren, Kathleen and Michael Galgano; Christine Pasquale-Urso and Andrew Urso; and Joseph Koch. Guy was born at home in Binghamton into a large family headed by Antonio and Annadomenica Pasquale who emigrated from La Fara Filiorum Petra in the Abruzzo, Italy. Although he was not the youngest in the family, he was the last of his generation as his brothers, Sammy, Angelo (Tim), Louis, Billy, Aggie, and his sisters Lena Muldowney, Genevieve Decker, Bessie Rogers, and Emily Presto died before him. Connie’s brother and sister Michael and Jennie and their families were also part of this extended family. His many wonderful nieces and nephews are part of this family legacy. Home and work were the centers of his life. He worked in the family construction business and then began his career in the beverage business as a partner in Mission Beverage/Canada Dry. The unofficial “Mayor of Broad Avenue”, he was the warehouse manager at Mincolla Distributing into his nineties. Until last month, he drove his car to work as a daily volunteer at Team World. He served his country in WW II as a member of the Eighth Air Force when he was stationed in both England and in the Pacific. His passion for the New York Mets was legendary. Guy lived a rich and rewarding life and took pleasure in the successes of his family and friends. In recognition of his accomplishments and his love of his hometown, January 25, 2012 was officially declared Guy J. Pasquale Day in both the City of Binghamton and the State of New York.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson and continue at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church where Guy was a life-long member. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Frederick Mannara. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco & Son Funeral Home Thursday from 4-8 PM. Donations in Guy’s memory may be made to the Guy J. Pasquale Fund at the Chester B. Lord Day Treatment Program, 67 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 or to Danielle House, 160 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905.
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