Michael Guizzetti
March 09, 2016
Michael Guizzetti, 58, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Michael was born June 22, 1957 to Jim and Mary Guizzetti in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. Michael worked for Local 177 Union Laborers starting at the age of 17 and retired in 2012.
Michael enjoyed listening to blues music, finding the best craft beers and mushroom hunting. He was a true Democrat through and through, winning every political debate he was engaged in. Michael’s greatest career accomplishment was working on the State of Iowa Capitol Building. Above all else, the love he had for his grandchildren will never be forgotten.
Michael is survived by his daughter Jennifer Sauvaine; grandchildren, Alex and Makayla; siblings, Sandra Parisho, Susanne Rieger and Gary (Julie) Parisho; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral hom,e followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alex sauvaine
05/20/2016
My grandpa was a real man. He taught me how to be a man. He raised me and my sister as much as our mom did. I will miss him to a lot. Love you grandpa
John baker
03/18/2016
Sorry for your loss .Mike will be missed greatly. Had some good memories all about work and the democratic conventions.he will be missed at the union hall.Mike was a good union man.our condolences to the family.
Susanne Rieger
03/18/2016
My Brother, Mike.......
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
and whispered "Come with Me."......
With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.......
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.......
Love, Susie
Jaime Mullane
03/18/2016
Uncle Mike, Fly with the Eagles. It gives me some peace that you are with your parents, two of the most amazing people and my Grandparents, Mary & Jim. We will forever miss. I can see them waiting for you at the light. Rest in Peace. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal." xo, Jaime
Bob Robinson
03/18/2016
Mike was my groomsman at my wedding. Great friend since high school. Never knew a better man. This really hurts my heart.
Dale Evans
03/16/2016
I enjoyed many an hour sitting and talking with Mike on the porch at the Beechwood. An educated and articulate gentleman, he will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
Celia Dvorak
03/11/2016
I always enjoyed conversations with Mike. He embraced the opinions of others. He had a good heart. May God bless his family through this difficult time.
Barbara Puetz
03/11/2016
So sorry to hear of Mike's death. He had a wonderful smile and was always a joy to be around. Lots of good memories of him. My condolences to his family.
jerry l. elwood sr
03/11/2016
mike was a great guy and a true union man he was fun to work with. so sorry to see him gone. jerry l. elwood sr
Kerrie Williams
03/10/2016
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Love,
The Williams Family