Dr. Vito A Guido

Vito A. Guido was called home to his eternal reward in heaven on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his Great Kills residence surrounded by his wife and relatives. Vito was born to Nicholas Guido and Josephine DeLuca Guido on September 8, 1951. He was raised in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and graduated from St. Paul Elementary School and Bishop Francis Xavier Ford High School. Vito proudly earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Civil Engineering from The Polytechnical Institute of Brooklyn. Dr. Vito A. Guido embarked on a 43-year career in academia as a Professor of Civil Engineering at the prestigious The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. He published professional papers in the application of geosynthetics to foundation and drainage problems. Dr. Guido was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and held Professional Engineering status from the University of the State of New York. During his tenure, Dr. Guido advised approximately 60 Master's dissertations and was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award for the Metropolitan District by Chi Epsilon. At the time of his passing, he served as the George Fox Chair of Civil Engineering and enjoyed his life's work in developing future civil engineers. At home, Vito enjoyed cooking his favorite Italian dishes, listening to music and dancing, and entertaining his family and friends on game nights. He and his wife, Gerri, traveled to many beautiful destinations including Italy and Hawali, and, often enjoyed cruising and trips to Atlantic City. Vito was predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Josephine Guido, and his mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Pietrina Giunta. Vito is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Geraldine Giunta Guido, and devoted cousins and friends. Dr. Guido will be greatly missed by his esteemed colleagues at The Cooper Union and the students that he was proud to teach. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th at St Charles Roman Catholic Church, . Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com

Dr. Vito A Guido

September 8, 1951 - September 3, 2022