John S. Guidice

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 30, 1926 to Giovanna and Frank Giudice, he graduated high school and enlisted in the US Army in 1945. He served his country proudly in the 67th Tank Battalion 2nd Armored Division during WWII. Around that time, he began spelling his name “GUIDICE” but sometimes retained the original spelling of “GIUDICE”.

He married Antoinette Cammarano on September 29, 1951 and they celebrated their 68th anniversary in September. After the Army, he started working for the New York City subway system and then, moving to New Jersey, began a career in the restaurant business. He worked for many years as Maitre’d at the Manor in West Orange, NJ, where he made many lifelong, cherished friendships. His last employment was at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ.

John was predeceased by his brothers Dominic (Samale), Frank (Dugan), Anthony (Sparky), and Michael (Tarzan) Giudice. He is survived by his loving wife Antoinette; his beloved children Frank and his wife Karen, Michael, and Gina Guidice; his adoring grandchildren Stephen and his wife Kira, Richard and his wife Amy, Jeffrey and his wife Fiona Guidice and Sami, Russlan, and Dani Tillawi; his cherished great grandchildren Leo, Giovanna, Gianna, Sara, and Nora Guidice; and his dear siblings Catherine Mattero, Virginia (Dolly) Dalessio, and James (Jimmy) Giudice.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ, on Monday, December 2, from 4 to 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Philomena Church, 386 South Livingston Ave., Livingston, NJ, on Tuesday, December 3, at 10 am, followed by entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers donations in John’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105, would be greatly appreciated.