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Friday, September 6, 2013

Mr. Jesse Gutierrez

Lorain- Jesse Gutierrez passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2013 at The Renaissance in Olmsted Township, OH where he resided for the past year. He was born Jesus Gutierrez in Purisima de Bustos, Mexico on November 24, 1921, the eldest son of Apolonia and Viviano Gutierrez. He was a resident of Lorain, OH from the time he arrived in the US from Mexico at the age of six. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1940. He married Gloria (nee: Alvarez) who was from New York City in 1952.  He was a proud World War II veteran who served in the First Platoon of Troop D, 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized of the 11th Armored Division of General George Patton's 3rd US Army from 1943 to 1946. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Mauthausen and Gusen concentration camps. The Purple Heart is among his many awards. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20 in Lorain for over 50 years where he served as treasurer and commander. He was also an active member and leader of the Mexican community participating in groups such as the Mexican Mutual Society and Neighborhood House. He worked for Thew Shovel/Lorain Koehring as an inspector for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; sister, Lucy Shaw; and brothers, Ancelmo Gutierrez, Santiago Gutierrez and baby Jose Gutierrez.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Simpson and Linda Ridenour; brother, Joseph Gutierrez; daughters, Jessica Malone (William), Mariann Christy (Joseph) and Cynthia Naiman (William); granddaughters, Jennifer Christy, Kathleen Lea (Michael), and Nicole Naiman; and grandsons, Charles Malone, Stephen Christy, and Chad Naiman.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 8:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, September 9, 2013 at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Ave., Lorain, Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, officiating. Entombment services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH where military honors will be performed by the Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 or the Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20, 10009 Angling Road, Wakeman, OH 44889. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:42:44 PM

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Posted By: Christine Triggs

I met Uncle Haz on the dance floor at my good friend Theresa's wedding. She was a niece of his. What a wonderful polka dancer he was. Dancing with him was like the best amusement ride ever and he didn't mind that I kept stepping on his feet. And I got visit with him again when he would come to California to visit his sister Lucy. Rest in Peace, Uncle Haz and know that a grateful nation thanks you for your service and for your example of what a good man should be. My condolences to the Gutierrez Family. Christine Triggs

Posted on: 9/11/2013 3:03:38 PM


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Posted By: George Shaw

Dear Jessica, Maryann and Cindy, My deepest condolences to you three and your other family members on the loss of your Father and our Uncle. Uncle Haz led a long life well lived guiding the whole family for a long time. As Theresa said in her note, always a call to "report". He was always in charge. The last time I saw him was for the reunion. He asked me then if I remembered that he was my God Father. Luckily, I did. He will be missed by a lot of people. I hope the Honor Guard from the DAV will do him proud. God Bless you all. Love, George and Pam Shaw

Posted on: 9/8/2013 8:32:27 AM


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Posted By: Theresa Lucy Shaw Pruitt

A great family man, a wonderful father, and an incredible Uncle! He will be missed by several generations and remembered fondly. Uncle Haz always checked on me with phone calls that began with "report!". I was then to inform him how things were going in my life. Thinking about all who loved Jesse "Haz" Gutierrez.

Posted on: 9/7/2013 11:53:41 AM


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