Vincent Guerra

Vincent Guerra, A.K.A. Jimmy, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and passed away in St. Augustine, FL. Vinny passed peacefully, holding his daughter's hand, surrounded by immediate family. He was the only living son of Albert and Madeline Guerra. He was married to the late Maria E. Guerra for 43 years. He is survived by his daughter Maria Guerra, son-in-law Jorge Moreno, and grandchildren. Most of Vinny's childhood memories are from Brooklyn, N.Y., where he remembered taking his cousin Mickie to the prom. Most of his adult life memories are from N.J., where he resided for 44 years. The last five years of his life, he lived in St. Augustine, FL. No matter where he lived, he made lifelong, cherishable friends that he considered to be family. Vinny served 2 years in the Army at the officers' quarters, where he learned how to be a paratrooper. While serving, he got injured and received an honorable discharge. Vinny enjoyed building and creating a home with his wife and daughter. He loved to watch his grandchildren grow and thrive and spend time with family and friends. Vinny's other hobbies were playing cards, playing ping pong, playing pool and softball. He showed skills in all these activities but was a little more exceptional at pool, where he hustled people. Except one time when his daughter beat him at pool and never let him forget it. Vinny also enjoyed staying home and watching the westerns. Living in New Jersey, he was part of the Christian church (St. Mary's) where he went to church almost every Sunday and participated in community events. He was also a member of the American Legion post 450. Vinny raised his family up to be Italian and instilled traditions of "No meat on Fridays, and Pasta on Sundays". His daughter and grandchildren will continue to honor his memory by keeping up his traditions and enjoying life to the fullest like Vinny did. Catholic Prayers will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. Entombment, with Military Honors bestowed by the United States Army, will take place 1;30 p.m. at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park. Those unable to attend the services at the funeral home can go to the live-stream link at: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Catholic Charities of St. Augustine: https://www.ccbstaug.org/donate. Those desiring may leave messages of sympathy and encouragement by going to his tribute page at: https://www.stjohnsfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/vincent-guerra-2/#!/Obituary. St. Johns Family Funeral Home of St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.

Vincent Guerra

November 17, 1941 - April 1, 2025