Lisa & Ty Guarente

Lisa was the loving wife of Gary Guarente, her best friend, and her rock. Very early-on, Gary caught Lisa's eye working at the Arrow restaurant. The spark was reignited many years later working together at Sono Seaport Seafood; which continued their love for food in helping to run the family business at Chatham Manor. Lisa and Gary, each raised two children of their own, binding together their beautiful families with one last child together.

To know Lisa was to love her. She lit up any room she walked into and was the sunshine on a rainy day. Lisa loved her family and always opened up her heart, arms, and kitchen to everyone. Her house was a revolving door of people coming in and out to enjoy her company and her amazing food. Some of our fondest memories were conversations at the dinner table, on the sideline coaching her girls, and cheering her boys on. Lisa loved her long walks, days at the beaches and her precious dogs.

In addition to her husband, parents, and siblings, Lisa is survived by her son Michael Guarente and wife Luz, daughter Jessica Guarente, daughter Jessica Wilchfort and her husband William, son John Andresen and wife Jennifer, son Ty Guarente and eight combined grandchildren.

May she be dancing without a care and may her soul rest in eternal peace.

Ty:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and son, Ty Matthew Guarente, 28, of Norwalk. Ty left us on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family leaving behind a legacy of strength, courage, and love.

Ty was Born at Norwalk Hospital on November 23, 1994, and was the son of the late Lisa Marie Guarente and Gary Guarente. Ty faced life's challenges with remarkable bravery inspiring all who knew him. Despite the obstacles he encountered his spirit remained unbreakable. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, resilience, infectious smile and sense of humor.

Ty was a 2012 graduate of Brien McMahon High School, where he was a varsity letterman in football, wrestling, and lacrosse, and where he made countless lifelong friends. He then attended West Virginia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. While at WVU, he was also a brother of the Theta Chi fraternity, proudly holding the positions of Treasurer and Head of Recruiting.

After graduating college, Ty returned home to Norwalk, and immediately began a successful career in coaching, impacting the lives of student-athletes at several local high schools across many different sports, including football, wrestling, and lacrosse. Coaching quickly became his passion, and he proudly took on the role of mentor to many of the players he coached.

Ty's spirit was one of a fighter. Despite being involved in a car accident in 2019 that deprived him of the ability to walk, Ty endured, continuing his coaching career and remaining a fixture in the local sports community. His family and many friends from both near and far made sure that Ty was never without love and support, and he cherished every call, text, and visit.

In addition to his father, Ty will be forever remembered by his brother Michael Guarente and wife Luz, sister Jessica Guarente, sister Jessica Wilchfort and her husband William, brother John Andresen and wife Jennifer, 8 combined nieces and nephews, "Lollypop" grandma Ginger Sollazzo Raymond, and countless friends that he considered family. He is predeceased by his mother, Lisa, with whom he now spends eternity in everlasting peace.

Ty will be remembered best for his radiant smile, his infectious laugh, and his big heart. He was the type of person whose gregarious and sincere nature attracted friends quickly, due to his quick wit, unrestricted sense of humor, and his ability to make the best out of any situation.

May he finally be free, walking around with Mom, and living in the afterlife to the fullest.