John J. Guagliardo, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Vona Guagliardo; cherished son of the late Joseph and Josephine Guagliardo; son-in-law of Jenieve (the late Jess) McKeever; devoted father of Codi "John" (Margrett) Guagliardo and Lia Guagliardo; loving grandfather of Michael and Maryelen Guagliardo; dear brother of Thomas Guagliardo; brother-in-law of Vicki (Robert) Leggitt; John is also survived by a host of cousins, extended family and friends.
John proudly and honorably served his country in the United States National Guard. He was a member of Benchrest Rifle Club of Wright City, MO and a lifetime member of the NRA. John loved hunting and being outside, target shooting was a passion and the precision of it was something drove him. He would cast and load his own bullets. John was also a licensed pyrotechnician, he loved to make his own fireworks and shoot them off. In his later years he loved home improvement stores for the good deal, and for the thrill of the hunt. John was always very friendly and genuinely enjoyed conversations with anybody who he would meet. John was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made in John's name to
Salvation Army,
AmVets Post 106 or
National League of POW/MIA Families.
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