Avon, NY: At age 89, Guy passed peacefully at his home, on January 28, 2022, with family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1932 in Avon, NY to the late Rocco and Paulina (Zito) Margiotta. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter Mary Beth Martusewicz. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Ann (Stickel) Margiotta and children; Gary Margiotta of Avon and Carol (David) Woodruff of Hemlock; grandson Benjamin Woodruff of Livonia; and sister Josephine (Harold) Carney of CA. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Guy served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska until his honorable discharge in 1954. He was a Lifetime Member (1968-2022) of the Joseph Gallipeau American Legion Post 294 in East Avon, NY. Guy helped with the Construction Committee for the new Avon Veterans Hall in East Avon which was built in 2002-2003. He was also involved in the Avon Civil War Monument Restoration Project in 2005. Guy was also a Lifetime Member (50 years) of the Avon Fire Department and was named the Avon Citizen of the Year in 2014.
Over the years Guy was involved in general contracting in the Avon community, volunteering with the Genesee Valley Pony Club, bowling on the Cricket Stables Bowling Team, and participating with the East Avon Pony Trotting Association. He also owned and operated the Country Store at 320 West Main Street in Avon in the early 1970’s with his uncles, Anthony and Sam Zito. He was a member and volunteer for the St. Agnes Church Cemetery and served on the board of directors.
Guy had a strong work ethic and great skills to build and repair anything from homes to furniture. He enjoyed refinishing wood furniture pieces and working with stained glass. He loved his family, friends, and community.
At Guy’s request no formal funeral services will be held. In memory of Guy please consider doing a good deed for a person in need or memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1120 South Goodman Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or the Joseph Gallipeau American Legion Post 294, PO Box 132, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Maryanne, Carol and Gary, my condolences to you all. I remember Guy’s smile and quiet presence. He was a wonderful part of the Avon and St. Agnes community. I send my thoughts and prayers to you.
Reenie Welch Craven
Dear Maryann and family,
I am so sorry to read about Guy. I have sweet memories of Guy growing up. He would tag along with you, Maryann, when you came to babysit me and my siblings. You needed all the help he could give you when you were trying to care for seven of us. We always knew Guy’s sweet smile really meant more than a smile. When he was there, all he had to do was smile and we calmed down! No wonder you married this wonderful man with the sweet smile! XO
Although Guy was a quiet man he will be deeply missed in our little neighborhood. We always enjoyed seeing him zip around the yard on his riding lawn mower. We have enjoyed being neighbors and will be pleased to help with anything Mary Ann should need. Condolences to Mary Ann, Gary, Carol and all of his family.
Dear Carol and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Gary’s post is a great remembrance of who he was. Carol would always let us know how he was doing when we got together for coffee. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all.
Rest In Peace, Guy.
Guy was such a wonderful man and one of the best bosses I ever had. Always willing to teach and help me Iin any way he could. He always had a smile to greet you. My condolences to his family.
GUY WAS A SPECIAL PERSON.HE WAS MY BROTHER,GROWING UP TOGETHER WAS GREAT. WE HAD OUR LITTLE TIFFS BUT ALWAYS GOT SETTLED WHEN OUR DAD STEPPED IN.I REMEMBER ONE TIME WE WERE HAVING A LITTLE GO AROUND,AND RAN IN THE BARN AT GRAMMA’S HOUSE, THE DOOR OPENED OUT AND HE INSIDE HOLDING THE HANDLE AND I WAS OUTSIDE, TRYING TO OPEN IT.HE FINALLY LET GO AND IT HIT ME ON THE NOSE AND BROKE IT.BUT NO MATTER WHAT, HEWAS MY BIG BROTHER AND ALWAYS HAD MY BACK.I LOVED YOU VERY MUCH GUY,I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT, AND WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. R. I.P.
You may say, “I knew who he was, but I didn’t really know him.” Let me share just a few things. Dad was old-school Italian. He like to hunt burdock to make cardoons and dandelions to make patties. Dad loved sweets, lemon meringue, cherry and peach pies were his favorites. The western was his preferred movie genre, particularly John Wayne and Audie Murphy. Country-western music was his favorite with a fondness for Dolly Parton. He enjoyed the Dady Brothers, too. Dad was a big Buffalo Bills fan and he’d cheer for Josh Allen. Dad loved work, but more than anything else he was a thinker, he liked to figure things out then dive in. Without a doubt, dad could be stubborn, but he was a good man and I enjoyed his company. I’ll miss him the rest of my life.