Dr James Paul Guerrieri

1958 – 2018 James P. Guerrieri, also known as Dr. G, age 60, left this world the morning of Saturday, September 15th, surrounded by family. He breathed his last in the company of butterflies migrating along Lake Erie at the David Simpson Hospice House. Jim loved helping others. His ever welcoming and kind nature was only exceeded by his dedication to his family. He worked as an OB/GYN for over 30 years and helped 7,000 new lives into this world. In his free time Jim enjoyed training for and competing in triathlons, watching sports tv, supporting local music and theatre, dancing in the kitchen, grilling a perfect steak, and walking in the park. Jim was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and sought out those he felt could “use a little extra.” Dedicated to his faith, his relationship with God fueled him to persevere in circumstances where others could not. At the time of his cancer diagnosis in 2015, he hadn’t missed a single day of work in almost 30 years and would continue to perform operations and offer appointments until he retired in May 2018. Jim was a humble man who never complained and an inspiration to all those that knew him. James wants everyone to know that he’s doing “pretty ok” and lives on through his wife of 32 years, Carla and his growing family of children and their spouses, Christopher (Sara), Matthew (Alexandra) and Elizabeth. The family would like to extend a special thank you all those who cared for Jim during his illness; especially the employees working at the David Simpson Hospice House for their loving care and support during his final days. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, September 18th from 5-9 p.m. at LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to send donations to: James P. Guerrieri Jr., MD Endowment Fund, Mail to: Lake Health Foundation, 7590 Auburn Road, Concord, OH 44077 or Hospice of The Western Reserve – David Simpson House.