Michael S. Guzzardi

September 26, 1957 ~ March 26, 2022
Born in:
Waterbury, CT
Resided in:
Mount Sinai, NY
In Michael’s loving memory, memorial contributions can be made to Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905, attention Dr. Bradley Leibovich, Department of Urology Chairman.
Michael S Guzzardi passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022, after a lengthy & courageous struggle with kidney cancer. Born in Waterbury, CT on September 26, 1957, to the late Michael & Christine (DeVito) Guzzardi. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and University of New Haven where he obtained a BS degree in Forensic Science. His career began in NYC at NYPD Crime Lab where he spent many years as a forensic chemist and the remaining 26 years, he was employed at Suffolk County Crime lab until his retirement in 2017 as supervisor of Chemistry. Michael leaves his devoted wife of over 35 years, Lisa and his daughter, Lauren Guzzardi, and son Michael Guzzardi. He is also survived by his sister, Marcia Stavola, brother-in-law, Frank Stavola, his mother-in-law, Patricia Roman, brother-in-law, Wayne Roman and several nieces & nephews. Michael was a friend to all those who knew him for his understanding, sincerity, jokes & contagious laughter. He was an adoring father to his 2 children. His love for sports, fishing, reading, antiques and family dog, Lizzy occupied his free time before his metastatic disease had suddenly become too aggressive.
Services
Visitation: Saturday, April 2, 2022 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: Saturday, April 2, 2022 6:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Inurnment of Cremains: Saturday, April 9, 2022 11:00 am
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Michael S. Guzzardi 's name.
Mayo Clinic
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN
(507) 284-2511
https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC
Thank you Anna! 💔
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Thanks Roy. 💔
Thanks Jeet. 💔
Thank you Vy. 💔
Mike: I fondly remember countless conversations over the years beginning with your first days as an analyst in Suffolk. Whether we ended up chatting about business, families or outside interests, it was always a pleasure. A professional, a gentleman, and a friend. Peace.
Thanks Bob. 💔
Thanks Brianna. 💔
Love,
Maddy and Mike (From the Crossfit Transcend days)
Thank you Madalyn. 💔
Thank you Susan. 💔
Thanks Carol & Greg for attending Michael’s service. 💔
Thank you Charlie & Myong 💔
I am saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. My memories of him go way back to his younger days as a child on Madison Avenue in Waterbury, CT. I was a friend of his sister, Marcia, and he was a classmate of my brother, Jim, at St Francis Xavier School. I have many fond memories of the Guzzardi Family and time spent at their home. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his family, especially his sister, Marcia.
Thank you Cynthia. 💔
My prayers are with his family and the many people who loved him.
Kathleen
Thanks Kathleen. 💔
I am deeply saddened to read the paper this evening. I am terribly sorry for your loss. So many memories come flooding back. I guess it’s not an exaggeration to say I was there from the beginning through high school. Mike, his Mom and Dad, his sisters and especially his grandmother and grandfather were, and are, the most wonderful people anyone could imagine. I should know, I’m one of the kids that practically lived at their home. I’m a better person for knowing them, I’m grateful for making their acquaintance and I’m thankful for our friendship during those formative years. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your families and keep you in His loving embrace.
Thank you Pete. 💔
Just heard about Michael!
We are thinking of you and your family!
Such a great man! Dan said he always made us laugh
Sending love and prayers
Thanks Kathy. 💔
Where do I begin? To say I am devastated is an understatement. My heart breaks for Lisa, Lauren, Michael and Marsha. Mike G- Incomparable. Irresistible. Irreplaceable. It’s hard to express my feelings in a few short sentences about a man I’ve been friends with for about six decades. Although I haven’t seen that much of Mike since his move to Long Island I could fill an encyclopedia with memories of our youth, when nearly a day went by that we weren’t together or on the phone with each other. Tremendous person. Tremendous family. Tremendous loss. No more suffering at God’s side big guy- rest in eternal peace.
Thank you Paul. 💔