Dr. Vincent T. Guarnaccia

Our heavenly father called Dr. Vincent Thomas Guarnaccia home to be with him on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was born on April 19, 1933 in Willimantic, Connecticut to Giacomo and Rose (Ferro) Guarnaccia. Vince heard God's calling to study and practice medicine at an early age. He married his loving wife, Virginia on July 6, 1957. They started their family and his medical practice shortly afterwards. Dr. and Mrs. Guarnaccia made Mason Michigan their home for over 50 years. Vince and Ginny were blessed with nine children, 27 grandchildren and 4 great grand- children over 58 years. Feeling compelled to serve God’s people beyond his medical practice, Vince studied for 3 years to become a Deacon for the Catholic Church. He was ordained in 2000. He remained dedicated to his faith, his family, and his patients throughout his life. Vince was preceded to heaven’s gates by his wife of 50 years, Virginia, his brother Salvatore, his sister Rosario Insalaco, and his parents, Giacomo and Rose Guarnaccia. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Giacomo Guarnaccia; 9 children; Thomas (Lisa) Guarnaccia, Rose (Sterling) Massey, John (Karrie) Guarnaccia, Michael Guarnaccia, Joseph (Melody) Guarnaccia, Anne (Richard) White, Vincent Guarnaccia, James (Lisa) Guarnaccia, Karen (John) Terry. 27 grandchildren Sarah (Vicky), Shannon, Brianna and Derek Massey; Angela, Andrew “AJ”, Anthony (Shannon), Aaron, Alyssa, and Autumn Guarnaccia; Gina and Dominic Guarnaccia; Talia, Megan, Lexis, Taylor, Jacob, Kaleb, and Rachel Guarnaccia; Virginia and Jared White, Andreas and Alesandro Guarnaccia; Owen, Olivia, Luca, and Gianni Terry. 4 great grandchildren; Landon, Atticus, Keaton, and Logan. Vincent was blessed to marry Barbara (White) Guarnaccia in 2012. They quickly became soul mates and spiritual partners as they experienced life together. Vince leaves Barbara with the cherished memories of their time together and the family that has come to love her. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing Road, Mason, Michigan 48854 with Fr. Kusitino Cobona presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2525 W. Willow Street, Lansing, Michigan 48917. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, Michigan, 48854 on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. Contributions can be made in memory of Dr. Vincent Guarnaccia to St. James Catholic Church, Dr. Vincent Guarnaccia Memorial Fund or to the Order of the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, 3553 Wyandot Street, Denver, Colorado, 80211-2948. We know that Dr. Vincent Guarnaccia now kneels at the feet of our Lord and Savior. He is without pain and in complete splendor.