Richard Guinty

The sun will shine today, but not as brightly as it did before we lost our dear, sweet brother and uncle, Richard Michael Guinty, 80, Topeka, who died at home on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. Richard was born August 27, 1943, to Arthur W. and Dorothy M. (Sells) Guinty in Kansas City MO. He had many challenges in life, more than most of us, but never met a day without a smile or a kind word. As a young boy, Richard was a talented artist, inventing the “Sack dress” long before it was actually stylish and drawing the most incredible futuristic cars you could imagine. Richard graduated from Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village KS. At 19, Richard had brain surgery to remove a tumor in his pituitary gland which caused temporary paralysis on his right side, took away his artistic talents and wonderful penmanship, but never diminished his pleasant and optimistic view of life. Richard was always content and truly happy with the simplest pleasures of life: a good meal, a family gathering, the wagging tail of a dog, and most of all, a harrowing ride on a roller coaster! In 2011, a fire in his apartment took him to the hospital for smoke inhalation where they discovered an irregularity in his heart. The fire that took away all his material possessions, also saved his life. Sadly, the resulting pacemaker took away his ability to ride roller coasters, but he still got the biggest smile on his face when he would talk about them! Richard also loved the Indy 500 race, and was blessed to watch the last one prior to his death. Richard is with Jesus now and forever at peace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Art Guinty. Richard leaves behind a brother, Gary Guinty (Kay), Topeka; a sister, Joanne Altieri, Lawrence; nieces, Julie Guinty, Cheryl Lund, and Jessica Hensley (Mike); nephews, David Guinty and Nick Altieri; step-sisters, Pam Adams (Dan) and Lynda Thompson; and many grand and great nieces and nephews. Richard’s funeral service will be Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at The Woods at Wanamaker Church, 3501 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to The Woods at Wanamaker Church or to Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Richard Guinty

August 27, 1943 - May 27, 2024