Condolence From: Larry Mobraaten
Condolence: I was very shocked and sad to learn of John's passing away. I have many fond memories of working with him at The Jackson Laboratory, and valued him as a person very much. A real loss to many who knew him. My most sincere condolences to Allison and family.
Larry Mobraaten
Sunday February 05, 2012
Condolence From: Eric Johnson
Condolence: I first met John during my internship at The Jackson Laboratory in 1978. He had started there a few months earlier, having moved from his previous job bagging groceries at the local supermarket. He had already established himself as a knowledgeable programmer and I recall a steady stream of scientists beating a path to his desk.
He was uncompromising in his desire to understand how things worked and in the elegant design and construction of new things. His idea of a shortcut was to live an ascetic lifestyle in order to be able to focus on perfecting his programs and his soccer. He worked, not to accrue glory, but, out of an intense desire to help others, to contribute to his team and his community. He worked hard, but, also with great humor, and was not above a clever practical joke from time to time.
I was not surprised to learn that he had left industry to teach high school and I have no doubt that he inspired many in that role. His selfless commitment to service coupled with his quick and disciplined mind was a bright beacon that offered hope in an often confusing and troubled world. My condolences go out to his family and to his many friends and admirers. John was special and I will miss him.
Friday January 06, 2012
Condolence From: Doug Macbeth
Condolence: Dear Allison and Members of John's Family,
I am saddened to hear of John's passing. Working with John at the Jackson Laboratory we shared the same love of soccer. I have to smile when I remember John's tales of when he went to Amsterdam to try a walk-on with their world class team, Ajax. Audacious John. I am sorry for your and all our loss. ~Doug Macbeth
Friday January 06, 2012
Condolence From: Krista Briscoe (nee Clement)
Condolence: I was very sad to hear the news of Mr. Guidi's passing. I took four years of math classes with him and can easily say that I learned far more from him than I did from any other teacher. He was an all-around good person, gave us many laughs & even more homework. Mr. Guidi, you will be sorely missed.
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Condolence From: The Steenstras
Condolence: We are so sorry to hear of your husband's - father's passing. May God be with you during this difficult time and help you through your mourning.
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Condolence From: Cindy Warren
Condolence: John, although I did not know you, your sister Barbara painted such a loving and beautiful portrait of the brother she loved so dearly, I share in the loss as if we were friends. May God hold you in his care and watch over your family and friends during this difficult time...
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Condolence From: chris isleib
Condolence: When I think of our cousin John, I remember happy summer days as a kid, when our family would visit his family in Boston for weeks at a time. He was the oldest of all seven the combined Guidi & Isleib kids, and he led us in great games of backyard hide & seek, or trips to the first Emack & Bolio's ice cream place in Cambridge, or to shoot hoops at Weston High School. He was super-human -- he knew everything, had tried out for professional soccer with the world-famous NY Cosmos, and could beat us all at any board game. Those days were endless, among the greatest days that any of us cousins ever had.
Wednesday January 04, 2012
