NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Joseph M. Guadagnoli, passed away on September 26, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in New Rochelle, on February 15, 1938 to the late Joseph and Josephine. ‘Joe’ Guadagnoli. He graduated from New Rochelle High School 1956 and served in the US Army in Korea, before he began his career in the beverage industry at Pepsi Cola in Mount Vernon in 1959 where he rose to the position of General Manager. Joe continued his career in 1979 at Perrier Group of America, where he spent the next 27 years. He retired May 2006 as a National General Manager for half the nation.
He is survived by the his beloved wife of 55 years, Frances (Barone), three children, Joseph (Denise), Tony (Kathy), and Carolyn Randazzo (Jim); five grandchildren; Nicole, Morgan, Jessica, Jake, and Kelly (JR) and two great grandchildren, Chase and Dallas, plus many nieces and nephews. His brother, John predeceased him in 2011.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Harrison Funeral Home, 329 Halstead Avenue, Harrison NY 914-835-0284 from 2PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Gregory’s the Great Catholic Church in Harrison on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10AM, followed by interment at Ferncliff.
