Fernando Guerrero, 83, of Kennett Square, originally from Havana, Cuba,died Thursday, April 30, at Kendal at Longwood after a gallant record of living 10+ years on peritoneal dialysis.
He was the cherished husband of Lark Worth, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage, and the son of the late Fernando Guerrero and Gloria Villalón of Havana, Cuba and Madrid, Spain. In addition to living in Havana, where he was born, his childhood was spent partly in Malaga, Spain; Weaverville, N.C. and Mexico City.
He graduated from Portsmouth Priory School in Rhode Island, and Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering. Returning to Cuba, he worked for Union Carbide and started several small businesses. As the communist revolution made doing business in Cuba difficult, in 1961 Fernando left and joined family and peers in the United States. He worked for Allied Chemical, Carlon (Continental Oil), Monsanto, Air Products & Chemicals, Zenith Products, among other corporations where he specialized in plastics and authored 15 patents on product designs and automated manufacturing processes. He later left the corporate world to fulfill his dream of running two of his own businesses, one of which he later sold, including its patent for a popular-selling veterinary device.
A charming man, Fernando was well read and knowledgeable on many aspects of science, industrial technology, geography, and history. Other interests included classical and international folk music, cycling, hiking, sailing and canoeing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Veronica, Jaime, and Diana; his sister, Consuelo; his brother, Vladimir; and his former wife, Cecilia. He has three grandchildren: Noel, John, and Phineas.
A memorial service under the care of Kendal Friends Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Kendal at Longwood, 1109 East Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square. A family burial is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to the Wilson-Kindelan School, Inc., 16 Craig Street, Milton MA 02186 or PLAN International, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886. To send on-line condolences visit www.foundsfuneralhome.com
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