John Frederick Guilfoile, 75, of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late John C. and Doris (Clover) Guilfoile. He had been a resident of Winter Haven since 1978. He retired from State Farm Insurance, was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and served in the United States Marine Corps.

John loved the ocean and boating. He was quick-witted and was known as Mr. Fix-it. His greatest love was his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of
38 years, Joan M. Guilfoile; four children, Lisa Guilfoile, Jeff Guilfoile,
and Sheila Angone of Colorado, and Todd Weihmeir (wife Melissa) of
Winter Haven. In addition, he has three grandchildren, Joshua Tate (wife Amy), Olivia Angone, and Shelby Weihmeir.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Lake Wales on Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Catholic Church or to Mayo Clinic, Cancer Research, 4500 San Pablo Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneral
home.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.