Jack Steve Giguere

PALERMO – Jack Steve Giguere of Palermo passed away on Sept. 13, 2023, at the age of 77. Jack was born in Oberlin, Ohio on Oct. 21, 1945, to Bernard and Evelyn (Greszler) Giguere.

In his earlier years, Jack was enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, of which he was most proud.

Jack was an incredibly capable man. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build, modify, or repair if he put his mind to it. He spent the last 30 years (or so) of his life as a produce farmer where he perfected his art of growing all things edible at his Good Earth Farm.

Jack was a man with a story to tell, one who would talk for hours about any topic that would come about. He entertained many with the stories of his life. Anyone who knew Jack knew he was a man with opinions, a man that had strong beliefs and believed “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything”.

Jack was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, being outdoors, fishing, going up to camp, farming and working on vehicles and other mechanical things. Jack would never show up somewhere empty handed, whether he was bringing a quart of raspberries, a basket of produce or even a can of Cheez-Whiz for the great grandchildren, Jack was always giving to those that he loved.

Jack is survived by his son Brett Giguere and wife Susan, his son Bradd Giguere and wife Rebecca, and son Stephen Giguere and wife Tanya, as well as stepchildren James Mayo and wife Hannah, Desiree Mayo, Jessica Mayo and significant other Jared and their son Calihan, and Joseph Mayo.

Jack is also survived by his grandchildren; Bradd Giguere and his wife Angela and their two children; great granddaughter Madison Giguere and great grandson Bennett Giguere, Jake Giguere and his significant other Tori Fraser, Elyssa Giguere, Emily Giguere, Garrett Giguere, and Luke Giguere.

Jack also leaves behind siblings Joan Cowing, Jim Giguere and wife Karen, Jon Giguere and wife Betty, Melanie Giguere, and Carolyn Arline, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jack will be missed by everybody that knew him, but will be remembered in our hearts through his sense of humor, strength, and the knowledge he shared.

A celebration of Jack’s life is being planned and will be announced when details are available.