Rochester/Syracuse: At age 74, Rich passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester with his family by his side on November 17, 2020. He was born in Fulton, NY to the late Helen Guile. Rich is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years; Linda Guile, his children; Lisa Kotyra and her husband Tim, Steve Guile, Michael Guile and his wife Jennifer, his brother; Peter Guile and his wife Sandy, his granddaughters; Sarah Kotyra, Kathryn Kotyra, Madison Kotyra, Ella Guile and Clara Guile, along with his granddog; Charlie.
We feel so lucky and blessed to celebrate our dad’s life. Some knew him as Rich and others as “Dick”; but everyone knew of his generosity and love for his family. Dad graduated from Niagara University in 1967 and was fortunate to have formed a group of lifelong friends. He cherished these memories, friendships and the weekends they spent together. He went on to work for AT&T for 31 years as an Operations Manager in Syracuse. It was during these work years that he met and maintained another important group of friends that became his lifelong golf buddies. Upon retirement, our dad decided to pursue an alternate career as a bus driver for the West Genesee School District. He loved this job and enjoyed the children every day. “Mr. G” was best known for his Friday afternoon talent shows on the bus. Sticking with this theme, he decided to add another post-retirement career; Zamboni driver for the Town of Camillus. It was at the rink that he could see many old friends, watch countless hours of hockey and enjoy working alongside many of the students that he drove to school each day.
Throughout his life, our dad loved the water, fishing, golfing and boating. He especially loved the St. Lawrence River where he built their beloved summer home of over 30 years. He loved to host friends and family weekends that included boat rides, fishing, tubing and plenty of fun and games. The family memories from “camp” will live on forever. When he wasn’t enjoying the outdoors, you could find him enjoying his favorite recliner where he would often be cheering for the New York Giants, New York Rangers and the Syracuse Orange. He was so fortunate to have spent the last several years dedicated to playing golf at the Thousands Island Club and Timber Pines in Spring Hill, Florida with our mother. We will miss him.
Due to current Covid restrictions, a funeral service to celebrate Rich will be announced and held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute Nursing Education Fund at: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving/make-a-gift.aspx or by mail at Wilmot Cancer Institute Advancement, 300 East River Road, Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com .
Sending Love, Sympathy & Condolences to the entire
Family. I worked with Rich at West Genesee, we used
to “chat it up” about Family, our students we transported
daily – he was a fine man, very personable, easy-going
and he was Loved & respected by all of our co-workers.
Wishing You All Peace & Comfort at this sad time.Revelation 21: 3, 4
You are in my thoughts down here
in Houston, TexasLove,
Valerie Kotyra
So sorry to read of Rich’s passing. As our neighbors on Wellesley Island, we always enjoyed seeing Rich and Linda when they came up to the River. We were especially taken by the huge family get togethers they had on New Years (snowmobiling) and the 4th of July (golf). We will miss seeing him. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dear Linda, Lisa, Steve & Michael,
It is with a heavy heart that I try and express our condolences. I have been a co-worker and friend of Rich for nearly 50 years and I can’t believe I’ll never see him again. Ginnie & I have so many memories, not only as couples, but also as families. The Nunan children even said that it’s like we lost a part of our family. Rich was generous to a fault not only with his beloved River House, but also with his time. He made everyone feel important. The memories are something that can never be taken from us!
Love Jim, Ginnie, Michael, Karen & Christine
On behalf of the Geremski family I send our deepest condolences to the Guile family. We will carry many fond memories of Mr. Guile for the rest of our years and pray your memories of him will console you in his passing. He was a good man.
Andrew Geremski
Linda and Family:Your husband and father was a person I greatly admired. We were collogues and friends at AT&T for many years. He was not only an exceptional co-worker but an exceptional person. His many abilities were evident but what was so lovely about Dick was his sense of humor. He was a joy to be with and made us all better people. You will be in mine and Diane’s prayers to help in this difficult time.
Tom and Diane Ward
Linda, Lisa, Steve & Michael,I worked for Dick at AT&T and was honored to be a part of his team. He was a gentleman, mentor and a friend to me. He always spoke of his family with such pride. We had such fun at team outings at your home on Wellesley Island. When I last saw him at Shove Park he was running the zamboni. That wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family….
I was fortunate to have had “Dick” hire me for a position at AT&T in 1983 and he was instrumental in my wife moving to Syracuse a few years later. He was a man who kept his word and knew how to enjoy life as well. He always spoke proudly of his family and how much he enjoyed driving the school bus and zamboni in retirement.
We hope the entire Guile family find comfort in the memories that we all have of Dick and know how much we appreciate all he did for us over the years.
Chris & Lori Farrell
Dear Linda and Family,
My deepest condolences to you in your time of need, with the loss of your husband and father. I will keep you in my prayers. Richie (as I called him) and I were next door neighbors when we were kids. He was the big kid of the group as I was about 8 and he was 10. We especially had fun going to the State theater for the Saturday matinee with his cousin Linda from Albany. To bad I didn’t realize that he lived in Camillus, as I live in Elbridge.
Once again my deepest sympathy in you loss.
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. I remember him fondly from high school at St Anthony’s and as Linda’s loving husband. There are no words that can lessen the sorrow but be assured of my love and prayers. Rich was an awesome person !
I attended high school with Rich for all four years, at St. Anthony of Padua, on the south side of the Salt City.
Rich was an all around “good guy” and a total friend and gentleman.
Hope to meet Rich again, in a better world.
May Rich rest in Eternal Peace.
I send my condolences to his family.
Sorry for your loss.
Lind and family I so sorry for you loss. May Rich rest in Peace. Sharon Williams
Dear Linda, Lisa, Steve and Michael, How lucky you were to have him in your life. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Dear Linda and family I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. I got to know you from the years of bowling together “The Reed Clan”. I will remember you all in my prayers , Rich is ” Safely Home” Rest in Peace. God Bless Sharon Williams
Sandy and Peter,Please accept my sympathies to you both on the loss of Pete’s brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope that you and your family are well.
Blessings always,
Susan Ross
So sorry to hear of Rich passing. My thoughts go out to Linda and all the Guile family. He was an inspiration to so many and will surely be missed by many. RIP Rich!
Dear Linda and children,I went toSt. Anthony’s School with Rich. He was the nicest guy you could ever have known. He and Linda were a wonderful couple. Linda I wish you all the best. Prayers to you and your family. Donna Behan Shirtz
Linda, Lisa, Steve, and Michael:
R. Guile as we knew him was one of my closest friends for the past 50 years. We spent many memorable times at work, on the golf course and at the card table. He was smart man with a great sense of humor. Many of us will forever remember all the great times we had at the T.I. Club and your home on the water, when we went up for our annual golf outings. I will miss our phone conversations, lunches, card games and golf matches not only at the T.I. Club but also at Cortland CC every year. It was great to see him one last time at Lisa’s home and we told the same old stories all over again. A life well lived and then some. RIP
Dear Linda and family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Dick in those “early NYT “ years on Montgomery St. I will always remember his great laugh and sense of humor. We sure had a lot of laughable, fun times at old Ma Bell. Although I haven’t seen Dick in a long time since our retirements, I did think of him often along with that special group of coworkers and friends and he will surely be missed. It was a privilege to be his friend. Gloria C. Majka
What a beautiful tribute to your father. It’s been a lot of years but Steve and Mike, I’m sending you my condolences during this difficult time. May your beautiful memories carry you through this.
Duane and I feel so lucky to have had Rich for our neighbor. He was a very considerate gentle person. Duane really enjoyed their conversations. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. He was the mold for a perfect man and gentleman. He handled his health issues with grace. The times I saw him he was upbeat and had a positive attitude. God Bless the entire Guile family et al. Rich will be in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. God Bless
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked many years for Dick, he was kind and very funny, I loved his sense of humor. He was a true Gentleman. I will never forget his kindness. God and the angels are lucky to have him.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Rich’s passing ! He was a wonderful, kind and giving Man ! He would often come over to the Pro Shop at TICC just to say hi > With my kidney issues he would ask me how i was doing even when he had his own health problems . A couple of months ago he was kind enough to call me personally . Talking to him I knew he was hoping to make it up to the Islands one more time !! He will be missed by many !!
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. I had the pleasure of working with Dick at AT&T and have many found and laughable memories. My thoughts and prays are with you all during this difficult time.
This is a beautiful tribute to kind and thoughtful man!
I’ve known Rich for close to 50 years first meeting when there was a New York Telephone Company. Over the years we grew close as friends in a number of ways. Working companion, golf partner, savior, manager and mentor. We shared much throughout the time. Us “phone guys” knew him as R Guile. Never have I had the experience of knowing someone as kind and generous. I am so proud to have been able to call him my friend. I can’t put into words how much you will be missed by us who knew the real R Guile. Head down Richard we will catch up with you on the back side..
We met Rich and Linda when Michael started dating our daughter Jennifer. We immediately liked them. When Michael and Jennifer married we were welcomed into their family and they were welcomed into our family . Our families blended. We were fortunate to get to spend holidays together. Rich shared his generosity, zest for life and love of family with us all. It is with deepest sympathy we say farewell for now. You will be sorely missed.
Love,
Rich and Anna Warner