Jimmy was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 29, 1965 and is survived by his siblings Lynn Price (Dwight), Richard Guarnieri, Mary Fran Falk (Brian), John Guarnieri (Deborah), Ann Guarnieri, Robert Guarnieri (Cherry), David Guarnieri (Shannon), and Steven Guarnieri (Silvie), as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins whom admired him.
Jimmy was a 1983 graduate of Franklin County High School. After graduating, he held rewarding positions at CLS Screen Printing and Kmart Corporation until his retirement in 2018.
Jimmy was a true renaissance man. He was well learned and used his knowledge as a springboard to become gracious, virtuous, multi-talented, and aware. His interests, among many, included foreign cultures, science, art, sports, reading, and civics.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 12:30 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am.
The Mass will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/channel/UChEuj6USVEffrxufnGvmbxw (You Tube - search "gsccfrankfort").
Burial will take place in the Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Alsip, IL at 11:30 am (CDT) on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Please gather for procession at the cemetery office.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you stand up to discrimination and treat others as you would want to be treated. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Guarnieri family.
A virtual guestbook is also available at chicagotribune.com/obituaries
