Carmine P. DioGuardi of Aquebogue, NY died on November 7, 2013 at the L.I. State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, NY of ALS. He was 71 years old. Born in Mt. Morris, NY on August 7, 1942 to Joseph and Sarah (Noto) DioGuardi, he was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School. He then served in the United States Army for three years until his honorable discharge as a Sergeant. On November 12, 1965, he married Elizabeth "Josie" Geraci in Caledonia. Carmine was a retired custodian with the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District and a member of the Living Water Full Gospel Church in Aquebogue

He is also survived by his loving wife of 48 years "Elizabeth "Josie" 3Children Lori (Jim) Peraino of Geneseo, NY, Sarah (Scott) Hassildine of Cutchogue, NY and Carmine DioGuardi, Jr. (Stacey) of Lima, NY, five grandchildren: Rachel Peraino of Chili, NY, Nick and Natalie Peraino of Geneseo, NY, Joshua Hassildine of Cutchogue, NY and Cory DioGuardi of Lima NY siblings: Sam DioGuardi (Dee) of Mt. Morris, NY, Joe DioGuardi (Rose) of Mt. Morris, NY, Tony DioGuardi (Dorothy) of Mt. Morris, NY, John DioGuardi (Peggy) Mt. Morris, NY, Chuck DioGuardi (Nancy) of NJ, Ida Meek (Jerry) of Arizona, Sarah Quirk (Jim) of Rochester, Donna Perham (Roger) of Piffard, Ann Sullivan (the late Jack) of Florida, JoAnn Prew (Richard) of Florida, Julie Brennan (the late Dan) of California, Sharon Farrell (Jim) of Rochester, NY and a large extended family and many friends. He was also predeceased by brothers Richard DioGuardi and Pat (Fran) DioGuardi.

Friends may call Friday from 2 - 6 pm at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris where Funeral services will be held Friday at 6 pm. Memorials may be made to ALS Foundation or to your favorite Veterans Organization. Sign the online registry at
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