Obituary of Joseph Guimento

Joseph Guimento, 61, of NYC and formerly of Fairfield, beloved partner of Michael Pagan, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021. Joe graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School Class of 1978 and went on to study at the University of Hartford and received his Masters from NYU. He spent most of his career as a writer and researcher for Amfar. He spent his last few years tending to the beautiful community garden in the Bronx that he founded. He was a kind soul loved by many. He is survived by his brothers Robert (Adrian) of NYC and Donald (Diane) of Fairfield, eight nieces and nephews and many special cousins from NJ and PA. He was predeceased by his parents Angelo and Ann Guimento and his sister, Ellen Popp. Donations can be made in his memory to: GROWNYC 100 Gold Street #3300 NY, NY 10038 A Memorial Gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 7th from 4-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services - 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 - (914) 375-1400 - www.frswfh.com