Joseph Raymond Guimares, Sr., of St. Petersburg, passed away January 13, 2016.
Joe was born November 2, 1935 in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of the late Joseph Guimares and Mary Rose Guimares.
Joe served in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, he was a welder in construction. He traveled the world building nuclear reactors. He helped build the Alaskan Pipeline. He enjoyed boating, traveling, swimming with the dolphins in Costa Rica. His family remembers him as a loving, caring father and grandfather.
Survivors include two sons: James McGee and his wife, Deena of California, and Joseph R. Guimares Jr, and his wife Eva of Bridgeport, Connecticut, two daughters: Dee Baker and her husband, Frank of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Derri Robertson of Cocoa, eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son: Gary Guimares.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Dad it is so hard to believe that you are gone. I am just happy that you are no longer in pain. You are truly loved and will definitely be missed. Looking back on happy memories and remembering dancing the twist with you when I was a little girl and watching you shave. You were so handsome. I also remember the times as an adult coming to St Pete with Frank and just spending the day. Talking over old times and enjoying each other’s company. It was awesome when you would come this way and spend time with Derri and I at the beach or in Cocoa cooking making jag. These are just a few of the memories that I will hold on to. Rest in peace and as I told you we will be fine and we will look out for each other. Till we meet again.
Glad we had the times we had while you were here. Rest in peace. Love Jim and Deena
Rest in peace my Brother.
Enjoy your eternal life
You were my friend , my mentor ,
My Brother. You taught me things about life and we shared many great times and experiences.
We shared much love and laughter and my memories will bring pleasure until we meet again.
Not to soon I hope.
Thanks Joe for the memories.
Your Cousin, Friend and Brother.
Mike Rose. I will miss you.
Joe you are gonna be deeply missed I am so happy that I got to know the man that you truly are a gentle soul. I am gonna miss the way you made me laugh and those looks you would give me with those eyes I can see then now….I wish we could’ve had more time together but I will always cherish the memories that I have of you. When I think of you I will always smile and laugh cause that is what you always made me do. I now have another angel to watch over me..I love you Joe and I will miss you very very much,your daughter-in-law Eva❤
Dad.
I am still at loss of words since your passing. However I am going to share a few words from my heart the best that I can at the present time. Dad I know your in a better place now no more suffering or being in pain! I know your in your heaven in peace ,probably swimming with the Dolphins an just chilling out either on your boat or in Costa Rica heaven!the way you would do it.😊 I am trying to do all you told me an explained to me to the T! I have to tell you dad it’s so hard . First we lost Gary 5 years ago then my mom 5 months ago and now you!!! I am so mad and filled with so many different emotions, but I am thankful you are no longer suffering! Everyday when the phone rings I’m expecting it to be you!!! I call your voice mail to hear your voice!😢However I’m finally realizing that that’s all I have are memories and man its so hard to finally realize that that’s all that is left but it’s better than having none. You were and are my dad an I miss you more an more with everyday that goes by words can’t even begin to explain! I loved an love you dad may God Bless You Dad.
Wit love
Your son
Joseph R Guimares Jr
This is for you Dad.
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing his voice saying it’s ok do not grieve for me. However remember all the good times and the laughter we have shared over all the years “for I have had a good life””!As dad would say.So I want you to continue to be strong and carry-on for me live on I am counting on you son to keep smiling on and surely the sun would shine with your memories of me in your mind. For I am at peace now! Remember that I have been truly blessed in life as I am in death so until the day comes and we meet again keep your head up.
Love and miss you dad
Joseph jr.
Joe,
I still can’t believe you are not with us. I want to thank you for opening your arms to me and embracing me as your son. You helped answer a lot of questions I had about myself. I will always cherish the great times we shared…meeting you at O’Neils Marina, going out on your boat, going out to eat, having your support at my rugby games and body building competitions, going on a Carribean cruise together, and having fun with you when you came out to California to see us. Big Red and I miss you so much.
Well Joe, I’m not sure how the internet works where you are, but I thought I’d share a final goodbye with you.
I appreciate the hospitality you extended to me as your son’s mother-in-law when we visited you in St.Petersburg. We weren’t able to get out on the boat that day due to weather, but you gave me the grand tour anyway. Our dinner at Outback’s was great and it was so generous of you to invite me along.
The last time we spoke was when I was ill and staying with Jim and Deena at there home for awhile. I answered the phone while they were out. We had a nice conversation.
I’m so glad we got to meet. I’m glad Jim was able to locate you and connect the dots of your mutual past when he did. It meant a lot to him.
I hope the memories that we here on earth still have, are with you as well. Rest in peace, you put up a hell of a fight..we wouldn’t have expected anything less from you.
Joseph Guimares, Jr.
Dear Dad,
I have been in a bad spot ever since you have gone on to heaven! But then I read a passage in a book that a counselor had given to me and it hit home!
Don’t grieve for me, for I am in heaven now I’m free I am following the path of God that he laid down for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To Laugh, To Love,To To Play!
Task’s left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of the day!
If my parting has left a void? Then fill it with Rembrandts of Joy of Fatherhood of Friendship Shared oh yes these things I too will miss!
However be not burdened with times of sorrow!
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
MY LIFE HAS BEEN FULL! I’ve savored much,GOOD FRIENDS!GOOD TIME’S! A LOVED ONE’S TOUCH!
Perhaps my time seemed all. To brief!
But please don’t Lengthen it now with undo grief!
Lift Up Your Heart’s an Share With Me For God Wanted Me Now, He Set Me Free!
And so it shall be!
I understand now Dad
Love You Always
And forever
Your Son
Joseph Jr.
Happy Birthday Dad!!! I miss you so very much. I know that you are out of pain and in a better place. There have been so many times that I have wanted to pick up the phone and talk with you, especially on my way home from work. I know that you are still with me and think of you every day. Till we meet again.
Love Always Your Daughter,
Dee
Thinking of you.
Thinking of you. Miss you so much.