George Edward Guild's Obituary
George Edward Guild age 87 passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his residence in Newark.
He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on May 12, 1935, to his Mother Ida and Father Ralph. He grew up being the youngest of 4, Barbara, Ralph, and his last surviving sister Virginia in Rhode Island. After leaving school at 17, he joined the Navy and served on the US carrier CV18 USS Wasp, from 1952 - 1955. He met his 1st wife Emily Victoria Guild and resided in Fremont, CA until her passing in 1999. He married his second wife Esperanza in 2000 and lived in their Newark home until he passed.
He is survived by his second loving wife, Esperanza. His adult children are Greg, Robert, Vanessa, Vino Guild, Victoria, and Edward Christo. Stepchildren: Archie, John & Valerie Ibardalolasa, and Cyril Leister. Grandchildren Cheron Johnson, Christopher & Analeise Guild, Joshua, Mary, and Mario & Linda Gonzalez. Great Grandchildren: Emily Gonzalez, Nolan, Calisa, Gavin and Aunika Guild, Eva Johnson, Gabriella, Giana, and soon-to-arrive George Gonzalez, and Colin Leister.
Known to his friends and family as Chuck after leaving school at 17 he joined the Navy where he was stationed on the Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp, CV18 between 1952 - 1955. After leaving the navy, he became an Architectural Glaser, Local Union 1621, he married and raised his family in Fremont Ca. He was an avid toy collector and member in good standing of the Toy Train Collectors association. He was an inspiration to many of the youths in the neighborhood inspiring their personal growth in many ways including as a Weblos Den leader and leading novice Glasers into the trade. Also, known for his cooking skills acquired by his Father-in-law, Silvino Imasa, George could feed hundreds on a budget, considering he was acknowledged as the best Filipino caucasian chef in the East Bay, His notoriety as the best neighborhood chef got him hired to cook for 2 Italian weddings of the formidable size of 1600 and 1100 guest. He retired as a chef after the last wedding. Most of all, he was instrumental and credited by the families who proudly acknowledged him in helping his fellow neighbors as they went thru their cycles of Cancer, Dementia, and Parkinson's. He was always there to lend them a hand or even an ear to express their decline, he made them smile with the friendships they developed over the years. One last note, his Irish sense of humor, or lack of it, was sweetened with his tenor voice singing along with his 1st wife Emily on piano during house parties, singing "Oh Danny Boy" will surely be missed.
What’s your fondest memory of George?
What’s a lesson you learned from George?
Share a story where George's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with George you’ll never forget.
How did George make you smile?