Gerald Darren Guarino, 53, Fairfield passed away peacefully at his home on November 29 after a long illness.
He was born June 23, 1969 in Montclair, NJ the son of Gerald “Jerry” Guarino of East Hanover, NJ and Katherine Butler of Fairfield.
Darren was a graduate of East Hanover High School in New Jersey. He had various jobs in New Jersey before moving to Fairfield to be close to his mother. He had a long illness but knew he was loved by his family.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Allison Fitzpatrick of Annapolis, nieces and nephews; Mikaila Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Michael Guarino, Katherine Guarino Henderson, Nikki Guarino Jackson, Anthony Sokolova, great nieces and nephew; Alianna Henderson, Abel Henderson, Coraline Jackson. He was predeceased by a brother, Brian Guarino.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated on December 17 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fairfield with Fr. Peter DiTomasso celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers memorials the family suggest a donation to a local food bank.
Online condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.
