Livonia: Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at age 93. She was born on July 2, 1928, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY to the late Leo and Eleanor (Krenzer) Leslie. Nancy is predeceased by her beloved husband; Joseph E. Guilian, a local Potato Farmer (South Lima) from Livonia Center. Nancy and Joe married on May 21, 1960 at St. Michael’s Church in Livonia Center. She is survived by her children; Patricia (Roger) Brisbane, Mary Jo (Robert) Simpson, Monica Guilian (Alan Roome), Jerry (Brandy) Guilian, Joseph (Jamie) Guilian, Larry (Tammy) Guilian, her sisters; Carol (Thomas) St. James of Henrietta, NY, Margaret (David) Cannon of Dana Point, CA, her sister-in-law; Anna Giuliani of Livonia, NY, her 13 grandchildren; Jill (Brisbane) Whitmire, Robert, William, Angela, Joe, and Nick Simpson, Rebecca and Emily Guilian, Tim Kiefer, Tony Andrew, Tori (Andrew) Campbell, Lauryn and Jenna Guilian. 11 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Nancy attended St. Monica’s Catholic School and St. Augustine’s Catholic School in Rochester. She transferred to West High School, where she graduated with the class of 1946. She studied at St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1949, and later Syracuse University School of Nursing, where she studied for three years in the field and was a member of a campus sorority. During her long career, Nancy worked as a registered nurse for the City of Rochester Public Health Dept., Cedar of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles, CA., the Livingston County Office of Public Health, Honeoye Falls-Lima School District, as well as Eastman Kodak. Closer to home, she worked for Dr. Brown in Livonia, the Conesus Lake Nursing Home, and the Livingston County Medical Center in Geneseo. She also was a nurse counselor for Park Ridge Hospital and VA in Canandaigua.
Nancy stayed active and was always up for an adventure with her husband Joe and their six children. Her many hobbies kept her busy and included sewing, arts and crafts, gardening and growing sunflowers and jade plants. Nancy also loved picking apples for her homemade applesauce and making her famous French toast for her children. Being an animal lover, she would make sure to leave enough in her garden for the deer, rabbits and other critters that would visit. When things settled down a bit, she enjoyed the simple pleasure of relaxing with her family.
Friends and family are invited to call from 3-6 PM on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Matthews Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will immediately follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
My sincere sympathy to the family.
Nancy was a friend and co worker at PRCD / Unity Hospital.
She was a dedicated and thoughtful nurse…
Sentite condoglianze.
Mi spiace non aver conosciuto questa donna amorevole.
Le mie preghiere sono per te Monica e i tuoi fratelli.
Il suo amore vivrà per sempre nei vostri cuori.
Aunt Nancy was loving, kind, and caring. Condolences to the family.
Dear Guilian Family,
Your mom was just the loveliest woman – raising all of you to be wonderful adults – so much to be proud of. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I apologize for not being able to attend services.
Wishing you peace through happy memories.
Anita Kemp Bloom
Soft spoken and loved by all family members, Aunt Nancy was full of grace and kindness. We were blessed. Heaven is celebrating her arrival
Patti, Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.
We are very sorry for your loss ~ mothers are so special.
I’m so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She was a wonderful woman!! I don’t know if the kids remember me but used to baby sit! Such beautiful memories of all of you. Laurie Panipinto Thompson
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all and with your families! You have all done so very much for her and we pray that she is at peace.
God bless and love…Molly Hayes and Stu Baker and children
Our thoughts are with you – our deepest sympathy,
Monica (Tenny) and Cliff Coverse
Our condolences to all the Giulians and their wonderful family. Dave and Beth Peck
condolences to all of her family. I remember fondly the many times we spent together
I remember how sweet and kind your mom was. How she loved you all. She will be missed. My condolences. Mary Panipinto LoRe
Thinking of you today. sending my condolences to the entire family
I have pleasant memories of Nancy. She was a dedicated wife and mother whom I admired.
Sympathies to you all with special hugs for Billy, Jill and Jenna!
Miss Lane/Mrs. Marozas
Mary Jo and family, I am very sorry to hear about your mom, thoughts and prayers coming your way.
We are so saddened to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. You have so many wonderful memories that will be with you all forever…..RIP Nancy.
Condolences to Nancy’s family. Thinking of you today that memories ease the loss.
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.Sorry we can’t be with you all. Are thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Rita Clar
My condolences to your entire Family