Lillian E. Guydos

Lillian E. Guydos (nee Testoni), a resident of Brookhaven, PA. Born and raised in Chester, PA above her family’s bakery, Testoni’s Bakery on Second Street (which was sold to Buono Brother’s in 1956), She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Vera Testoni (nee DiNicola). Predeceased in death by her brothers Albert (Testoni), Ernest (Testoni), and Victor (Testoni), and a sister, Sophie Simber (nee Testoni). Married to the late William A. Guydos, Sr. for fortyeight years, she is survived by her adoring sons, William A. Guydos, Jr. and Steven B. Guydos (Claudia).

A lover of music, Lillian had performed as a soloist in numerous musicals and minstrels throughout the years. She was a graduate of Saint Anthony’s School and Chester High School.

She was an employee of The Chester Times (Daily Times) from 1948 thru 1966, as a Teletype-setter and a member of Teletype Union 776.

A parishioner of Our Lady of Charity Catholic Church and a member of Our Lady of Charity Charitians, also participating as a member of their choir.

Lillian’s hobbies included painting, of which she was a former member of the Delaware County Art Guild. Her interests also included, gardening, music, and trips to Atlantic City casinos. She loved all animals, most recently enjoying the companionship of her son William’s German Shepherd, Tyson.

Lillian truly left a lasting impression on everyone she met and will always be remembered for her delicious cooking, baking and loving nature.

Visitation will take place Sunday 7-9pm and also Monday 9-10:30am at the Bateman Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Funeral Mass Monday 11am at Our Lady of Charity Church, 231 Upland Rd., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Burial SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

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