Obituary: John Mainetti, 87, longtime Guilford resident

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Thursday, December 7, 2023 John Mainetti, 87, longtime resident of Guilford. Passed away peaceful at home, on the Farm lands of his childhood home. Mr. Mainetti was born in Guilford on January 4, 1936, son of the late Lawrence Mainetti and Ines (Begnis) Mainetti. Loving Husband for 67 years to Jacqueline (Dufresne) Mainetti. Proud father of John Mainetti (Tereza) of Guilford, Cynthia Lafarier (Robert) of Wickford , RI and Robert Mainetti (Marcia) of Fort Myers, FL. He leaves behind eight grandchildren Jay, Brian, Melissa, John Jr., Katana, Jeffrey, Rebecca and Rachel and fourteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Rena Bolt, Ann Ghiroli, Dominick Mainetti and Lori Burress. Predeceased by a sister Angelina Mainetti.

John is a graduate of Guilford High School. He was most remembered by his great big smile and his passion for cars. He loved the chicken farm that his family built, which he was honored to take over as a 2nd generation farmer for many years. He worked as a train engineer for New Haven Trap Rock (Tilcon), retired as a State DOT Highway Division worker. John was a hard worker and a great provider. He also took time to enjoy car shows, playing setback, breakfast with friends and spending time with family.

Friends are invited to calling hours on Sunday, December 17 from 4 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Monday, December 18 at 10 am. Burial will follow in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Rd, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guilford Meals on Wheels, 310 State St, Unit# 200, Guilford, CT 06437; https://givct.org/