Phyllis Guido

Phyllis Guido, daughter of the late Maria and Luigi Pidi, passed away peacefully at Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home on April 29, 2020 at the age of 96 as a result of Covid-19. Phyllis was born on September 4, 1923 and raised in the Arthur Avenue neighborhood of the Bronx, NY, where she fell in love and married her loving husband, Nick, a WWII Veteran. They moved to Brooklyn near to his family and remained there for the next 2 years. After her mother’s death, they decided to move to the Bronx to be closer to her family. She resided in the same building as her sister, Tessi, and spent time with her and her family. Every week she would walk to her Dad's home to spend time with him. Phyllis was employed as an administrative assistant in New York for many years. Years later, she and her husband moved to Westchester County and lived with their daughter and family. Upon retirement, she and her husband moved to Florida where they spent many of their Golden years. After his passing in 2012, she returned to Connecticut to live with her daughter Donna, and son-in-law Joe. She eagerly attended the Riverhouse Adult Day Care daily where she made many new friends and participated in a variety of activities. When it became medically necessary, she moved into Nathaniel Witherell where she spent the last 5 years of her life. Phyllis was a warm and loving person. She was so proud of her children and loved them dearly. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family. There was nothing that she wouldn't do for them. She enjoyed spending countless holidays and occasions with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. They enjoyed delicious meals, all while teasing each other, telling jokes and sharing stories. She was an optimist and loved making people laugh with her silly antics. Her eyes lit up when she saw cannolis and would indulge in her nightly Vodka Martini. She was an extraordinary cook of both American and Italian cuisines and made the "best meatballs ever". She also perfected Pineapple Cheesecake which was enjoyed by many. After moving to Florida, she would often travel back to Connecticut to visit family and friends, and enjoyed many family vacations with her daughter and family. While living in Florida, she and her husband enjoyed holidays, occasions, and weekends with her son, Dennis and daughter-in law, Belle. Phyllis loved music and dancing, whether at a special event or in her home. Her favorite singers were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Jerry Vale. She and her husband also “lived life” attending dinner & dances, dinner shows, taking short trips and just socializing with friends. Phyllis also enjoyed reading mystery books, health magazines, taking walks and also dabbled in crafting. She was a devoted Catholic attending mass regularly and volunteered in many charitable church activities. Phyllis had a wonderful personality and an infectious smile that touch the hearts of everyone she met. Phyllis is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis Guido & Belle Powell, daughter and son-in law Donna and Joe Longi, grandchildren Danielle and Steve Polizzi, Janine and Seth Torpey, Laurie and Jason Hoffman, Michael and Lindsey Guido, Lisa and Keith Manca, Anthony and Natalia Guido, Steven Guido and Kevin Guido. She was also blessed with 14 wonderful great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings Maria Pidi, Vito Pidi, Rose Fredericks, Theresa Golato and Louis Pidi. Due to current CDC Federal guidelines in keeping with public safety standards, the family is holding a Private Visitation and Prayer Service on Thursday, May 7th at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford. Burial will be held privately. A webcast of the services will be live streamed at 11am, for family, relatives and friends to be able to take part in his services. To attend, please select “webcast video” on Phyllis’ obituary at www.bosakfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Research or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. To leave a condolence message for the family you may visit the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or on Facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Phyllis Guido

September 4, 1923 - April 29, 2020