Giovanni "John" Guerriero

July 8, 1936 ~ June 19, 2024

New Windsor, New York

Giovanni "John" Guerriero was 87 years old, just a week away from turning 88. He entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2024 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital,  with his loving wife,  Antonietta at his side.

John was born on June 24th, 1936 to Nunzio and Maria Guerriero in Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Italy.

He emigrated to Newburgh,  NY in 1955 with his father.  John learned the art of stone masonry and became a sought-after regional master mason. His work can be seen throughout the Hudson Valley, including the outbuilding of freed slave Caesar Mitchell at the Edmondston house in Vails Gate, NY. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Mahwah, NJ for over 20 years.  John retired from Burns and Roe in 2000.

He married Antoinetta Guerriero in 1961 in Mugnano del Cardinale and brought her back to Newburgh. They raised two children together, Anna Guerriero Koptula,  and John Guerriero. His siblings were Aniello, Filomeno, Simone, Antonio, and Carmella.   He is survived by his wife Antonietta, daughter Anna, son John and his wife Meagan, grandchildren Ash, Lincoln, John, and Eli, brother Simone and his wife Maryanne, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He is predeceased by his siblings Aniello, Filomeno, Antonio, and Carmella, and his parents Nunzio and Maria.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, nature, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.  He would love telling many heart felt and funny stories.  Everyone loved John.  He had a ready and bright smile.  John would go out of his way to help family and friends with his construction skills, wisdom, and humor.  He was a hardworking man and was proud of his family's success.

Visitation will be at Brooks Funeral Home in Newburgh on Friday June 21st from 4 to 7pm. The funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh on Saturday June 22nd at 10:00am, followed by internment at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the American Heart Association in John's name.

The family would like to thank everyone who came to visit John at home, in the hospital, in the nursing home, and reached out after his passing.  Your love and support are greatly appreciated.  The family would like to acknowledge Montefiore St. Luke's Hospital and all the employees for the care John received and allowing him to pass in comfort and peace.