ELKHART — Guy F. Quarandillo, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, following an extended illness.

He was born in Elkhart on Aug. 23, 1937, to the late Anthony and Lillian (Borrelli) Quarandillo.

He later married Laura L. Ely on Oct. 19, 1984, in Elkhart. She survives him at home.

Also surviving are his daughters, Lisa (Robert) Scholtes and Lana (John) Huff, both of South Bend and Lora Quarandillo of Elkhart; sons Daniel (Cheryl) Wood of Newaygo, Mich., David Wood of White Pigeon, Mich., Dale (Loni) Wood of Three Rivers, Mich., and Robert (Dora) Quarandillo of Elkhart; brothers Joseph (Judy) and Kenneth (Karry) Quarandillo, both of Elkkart; sister Margaret Derr of Bristol; grandchildren Bryan (Kelly) Scholtes, Michelle (Brent) Robinson, Apryl Turczynski, J.J. Huff and Adam (Jackie), Casey, Cody and Angie Wood; and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

In accordance with Guy's wishes, he has been cremated. A memorial visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, with visitation for an hour prior, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Bristol. The Rev. Robert Van Kempen will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Vincent Cemetery in Elkhart at a later date.

Guy was a draft technician for Metro Beverage for many years, retiring in 2000. He was also a lifetime member of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus 11574, Elkhart Moose Lodge 599, the Old Orchard Senior Golf League and the Friendly Pioneers of Elkhart, as well as being a 1955 graduate of Elkhart High School and an avid Chicago Cubs, Bears and Notre Dame fan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Hospice Foundation of Mishawaka or United Cancer Services of Elkhart County. Online condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

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