Philip J. Guarnaccia

Philip J. Guarnaccia, 77, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (June 15, 2016).
He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters, Kim Dalton of Grafton, NY, Donna Roberts (and her husband, Danny) of Colchester and Gail Davenport (and her husband, Rick) of St. Petersburg, FL; six grandchildren, Philip, Krystan (and her husband, Mike), Caitlin, Emmett, Carly and Jenna: two great grandchildren, Gavin and Tommy; his faithful companion, Buddy; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Born April 9, 1939 in Hartford, he was one of the four children of the late Louis and Frances (Fontanetta) Guarnaccia. 
A lifelong resident of Colchester, Phil was a 1957 graduate of Hartford Technical School.  On July 30, 1959, he wed the former Virginia R. Sherman and they shared 55 years of marriage before she predeceased him on Feb. 25, 2015.
Philip was a member of Teamsters Local 493 for 36 years before his retirement in 1993.  He had served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Local as well as President of Joint Council 64.
In his spare time, Philly was an avid pigeon flyer, traveling far and wide, making countless friends along the way.  
At their request, he and Ginny were laid to rest together privately in the Linwood Cemetery, Colchester, on Saturday (June 18th).  Those who wish may make a donation to the Colchester Food Bank (127 Norwich Ave., Ste. 205, Colchester 06415) as an expression of sympathy.
Care of private arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora­-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester.