George Jerome Guest

George Jerome Guest, 76, of Dryden went to be with the Lord at his home on June 1, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in May 1942, the son of the late George William and Arlene Schutt Guest.

George graduated from Ithaca high school and joined the Army and served in Germany. Shortly following his service to his country, he worked at NYSEG for 36 years. He was a lifetime member of the Varna Fire Department and also served as Chief. During that time he was the recipient of NYS Fire Fighter of the Year Award. In retirement he enjoyed farming and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his siblings; Eric Guest, Gayle Guest and Emery Guest.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan M. Guest, his sons; Dana G. (Phyllis) Guest of Cortland, Gordon J. (Christine) Guest of Dryden, Kevin J. (Sarah) Guest of St. Louis, his brother; Jan (Susan) Guest, his sisters; June (Richard) Berggren, Joanne Parsons, his grandchildren Lauren, Kelsey, Cameron, Joshua, Julia, David (Samantha), Diana (John) Buchanan, his great granddaughters; Emma and Anna Buchanan, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Hospicare of Ithaca for their kindness and care that they gave to George and his family in his last weeks.Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 – 1:00pm at First Assembly of God; 197 Bostwick Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 with funeral service to follow. Burial will take place in Willow Glen Cemetery; Dryden, NY.

Memorial contributions in George’s name can be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation; www.firehero.org; National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727.