Dan R. Guyette, 49, of Peoria, passed away at 7:06 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Proctor Hospital.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 24, 1961, a son of Donald E. and Edith (Nelson) Guyette. His father preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Nicolas, and his grandparents.
Surviving are his mother, Edith (Nelson) Guyette Gricus of Peoria; sister, Lisa (Gricus) Kasky of Peoria; brother, Paul (Barb) Gricus of Dunlap; one niece; and five nephews.
Dan was previously employed at Biehl’s Cleaners in Peoria. Bowling and his friends at Mt. Hawley Bowl (Pleasure Island) were his life. He enjoyed Star trek movies and the band Kiss.
He was a member of the American Bowling Congress and the PBA for many years. Dan bowled a 300 game on Aug. 29, 1995 in the Peoria Square & Compass League at Mt. Hawley. His name is in the Bowler’s Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peoria Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
| Paul Martin |
Friend |
February 9, 2011 |
Mrs Guyette, Lisa and Paul
I am once again stationed back in Europe and just received word of Dan's passing. He was definitely one of my best friends throughout high school and for several years afterwards. I wanted to take the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you. If you haven't picked up on it in the comments from his other friends, Dan had a big heart and you could always count on him to give you the shirt off his back. More importantly, Lisa and Paul, I want to be sure you know he was always proud of you. I don't know how your adult relationship was with him. I know as kids he teased you face to face, but amongst his friends he always had good things to say. A big part of my youth is gone with Dan.
Please accept my deepest sympathy, Paul
| Phillip Mandel |
Long time friend |
January 25, 2011 |
Dear Edie, Lisa and Paul,
I am so sorry to read of Danny's passing. I pray you all are able to look at your happy memories and know that others are keeping you in their thoughts. I trust your sadness will pass quickly.
Phillip
| Mark Mills |
Old friend |
January 24, 2011 |
I'm really sorry to hear about Danny. We were schoolmates going back to 2nd or 3rd grade. He was the guy you wanted on your team for a sandlot football game. Plus, he was the one you could hear for miles calling out plays! :) Last time I saw him, he was working a place where our band was playing. He pulled up in his car with KISS blasting out of his speakers. It reminded me of when we were younger and how we used to debate over which band member was the coolest. I'll always have good memories of him and my thoughts are with his family.
| Ron Machlan |
friend |
January 23, 2011 |
Was sorry to hear to hear of Dans passing. He was a good friend back in the Pleasure Island days. A great guy with a big heart. He will be missed for sure.
| Diane Blackwell |
Friend |
January 23, 2011 |
Edie, we were so sorry to read of Danny's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Diane & Family
