Obituary: John R. Guerrera, 87, of Middlebury

John R. Guerrera, 87, of Middlebury, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at his home. He was the husband of Nancy (Stella) Guerrera.

Guerrera was born February 7, 1924 in Oakville, a son of the late Gregorio and Philomena (Orsini) Guerrera. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II. He served in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge as a medic.

Guerrera was a member of the VFW Post 5154 in Watertown, the Quaker Farms Radio Control Flyers and a board member of the AARP Middlebury chapter.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Guerrera was a talented craftsman and mechanic and enjoyed tinkering, building model airplanes and working on cars.

In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by his three daughters: Joan Delaney of New York; Jean Hackenson of New Hampshire and Jane Cyr of Middlebury; eight grandchildren, three nieces and a nephew.

He was predeceased by a brother, George Guerrera.

Visitation: Noon Monday, Dec. 26.

Funeral Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School St., Woodbury.

Burial: Private.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Guerrera's memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5022 Wallingford, CT 06492.

Cemetery: Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown.