ISMAEL GUZMAN

     Ismael Guzman-Caban, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 after an illness. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Ismael was the son of Faustino and Juana (Caban) Guzman. In 1947 he immigrated to Fort Lauderdale at the age of 22 and a year later moved to Brooklyn, NY.

     He was the beloved husband of Rosalina Guzman and just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in March.

     Ismael is also survived by his daughter, Rose Guzman and her husband Kenneth C. Parker of Worcester; four grandchildren, Janeve Suarez-Beauchesne and Jerrica, Shayne and Eric Suarez; eleven great-grandchildren: Desiree, Felicia, Derek, Ethan, Hailey, Cody, Ava, Katelyn-Rose, Sophia, Isabella and Patricia. He was predeceased by twelve brothers and sisters.

     Ismael was the owner and operator of S & S Grocery Store in Brooklyn, NY for four years. He and his wife returned to Puerto Rico for a short period of time before joining family members in Clinton. He was a school bus driver in Clinton for many years as well as an independent contractor and vendor.

     Ismael was a motorcycle enthusiast and looked forward to riding on the coast of Puerto Rico. He enjoyed traveling cross country with his wife and his three year old grandson Eric, from Clinton to California. He found passion in all his activities which involved wood-working, constructing mini-dollhouses, fishing, playing poker and billiards. He had a love for music and taught himself how to play several instruments including the accordion, piano and harmonica. Most of all, Ismael enjoyed spending time at home with his family where he could be found reading about geography and playing number games.

     Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ismael’s family from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden followed by a service at 11a.m. to honor his life. Interment will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.