Richard Morris Guisti

January 24, 1931 - May 30, 2020

Richard Morris Guisti, age 89, of Amsterdam, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1931 in Amsterdam, a son of the late George and Ethel Guisti. Richard was a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Mr. Guisti was employed for many years at LaPort’s Contracting until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years Vernita Hopkins Guisti who he married on March 5, 1955; two sons Duane Guisti and Randy Guisti, one daughter Sharon Melton and her husband Kenneth, two brothers Donald Guisti and Robert Guisti and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Guisti was predeceased by one son Richard M. Guisti, Jr. and six siblings Raymond Guisti, Larry Guisti, George Guisti, Helen Guisti, Anita Guisti and Laura Guisti. In keeping with Richard’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Interment will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com