AncientFaces Your browser does not support JavaScript!
Please enable JavaScript to view the entire contents of this page.

Paul Joseph Guma 1919 - 2010

Paul Joseph Guma of Houston, Harris County, Texas United States was born on June 30, 1919 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, LA, and died at age 90 years old on January 19, 2010 in Houston, Harris County, TX. Paul Guma was buried on February 6, 2010 at Metairie Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, LA.

Paul Joseph Guma

Houston, Harris County, Texas United States

June 30, 1919

New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana, United States

January 19, 2010

Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States

Male

Looking for someone else

Paul Joseph Guma Paul Guma (1919 - 2010)

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM

This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Paul.

Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.

Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...

Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Paul Joseph Guma's History: 1919 - 2010

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.

- Discover how AncientFaces works.

Introduction

Paul Joseph Guma is the son of Alphonse John Guma Sr. (1890-1957) and Josephine Honorine Dartigalongue (1890-1983). He was born on June 30, 1919 in New Orleans, Louisiana and had a brother named Alphonse John Guma Jr (1913-2014) also know as "A.J.". He attended Louisiana State University and graduated from the school of music with a Masters in Music. Paul joined the military in June of 1941 and was stationed in Boston during WWII. There, he met his wife, Helen Stephanie Pielka (1920-1989) and they had children Kristel, Paul, and Karen. After the war, they returned to his hometown of New Orleans where he worked as a professional musician for decades, He played the guitar, clarinet and saxophone. He played for the symphony, opera and ballet orchestras. He also taught music at various schools including Loyola University (for 15 years), Tulane University ('57-61) Xavier University and Warren Easton High School ('58-'63). In 1972, Paul and Helen retired to Marco Island, Florida where they lived until his wife's death. In 1991, Paul moved to Houston to live with his daughter, Kristel and her husband, Dr. Robert Peale. He continued playing music there well in to his 80's. As stated in the Paul Joseph Guma: Obituary, "Paul is remembered as a gentle, quiet, loyal man with integrity and a delightful sense of humor. He was loved and admired by all who knew him."
06/30

1919

Birthday

June 30, 1919

Birthdate

New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana United States

Birthplace

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Ethnicity & Family History

He was a white United States citizen. Paul and both of his parents were born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Nationality & Locations

Paul Gumma was born and raised in New Orleans and he spent his whole life in Louisiana living in both New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He and his wife retired in 1972 and moved to Marco Island, Florida. They lived there until her death in 1989, and then in 1991, Paul moved to Houston, Texas to live with his daughter and her husband. He died there in 2010.
Early Life & Education

Paul was a high school graduate and also attended and graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Music with a Masters in Music in 1939. He was a member of Kappa Gamma Psi and the Symphony Orchestra.
Military Service

Paul Gima enlisted on June 20, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida (Military serial#: 34078520). He was stationed in Boston during WWII and while there, he met his wife, Helen.
Professional Career

Paul was a professional musician for decades, excelling at guitar, clarinet and saxophone. As stated in the Paul Joseph Guma: Obituary, he played for symphony, opera and ballet orchestras, WDSU-TV, and the Blue Room of the Roosevelt. He later formed his own music group at the Top of the Mart and they played together from 1967-1972. Paul also taught music at Loyola University for 15 years, Tulane University from 1957-1961, Xavier University and Warren Easton High School (1958-1963).
Personal Life & Family

Paul and his wife were both artistic. Paul was a musician and Helen was a graphic artist. In 1972, Paul and Helen retired to Marco Island, Florida. After his wife's death, Paul moved to Houston to live with his daughter, Kristel and her husband, Dr. Robert Peale. In Houston, Paul played music at the Houston Racquet Club well into his eighties. Paul is remembered as a gentle, quiet, loyal man with integrity and a delightful sense of humor. He was loved and admired by all who knew him.
01/19

2010

Death

January 19, 2010

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Houston, Harris County, Texas United States
Death location

ADVERTISEMENT BY
02/6

2010

Gravesite & Burial

February 6, 2010

Funeral date
Metairie Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana 70124, United States
Burial location
Obituary

GUMA Paul Guma, a native of New Orleans, LA, died Jan. 19, 2010 in Houston at the age of 90. He is survived by his daughters, Kristel Peale and Karen Guma, son-in-law, Dr. Robert Peale, and brother AJ Guma of New Orleans. Upon completion of his Masters in Music at LSU, he was stationed in Boston during WWII where he met his wife, Helen. After the war, he returned to NO, where he was a professional musician for decades, excelling at guitar, clarinet and saxophone. He played for symphony, opera and ballet orchestras, WDSU-TV, the Blue Room of the Roosevelt, and with many notable musicians and entertainers including Pete Fountain and Al Hirt. Eventually, he formed his own group at the Top of the Mart ('67-'72). He still made time to teach music at Loyola University (for 15 years), Tulane University ('57-61) Xavier University and Warren Easton High School ('58-'63). In 1972, Paul and Helen retired to Marco Island, FLA where he continued playing music until his wife's death in '89. In '91, Paul moved to Houston to live with his daughter, Kristel and her husband, Dr. Robert Peale. In Houston, Paul played at the Houston Racquet Club well into his eighties. Paul is remembered as a gentle, quiet, loyal man with integrity and a delightful sense of humor. He was loved and admired by all who knew him. Paul's funeral will be held in New Orleans on Feb. 6 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6363 St. Charles Ave on the Loyola University campus at 11am. The visitation will be held from 9am-11am at the St. Ignatius Chapel in Bobet Hall behind the church on Loyola's campus. The interment will be at Metairie Cemetary after the funeral. If anyone would like to make a donation in his name, the family suggests directing the donation to the Parkinson's Society.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below

Join 2 others
who remember Paul

Select options below to share special moments.

Baptism Religious Beliefs Add Memory Add Photo Ask others to share How this works

Share what you remember.
Ask what you wish to know.
Connect to discover more.
Advertisement
Did you know?

Paul Joseph Guma lived 13 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 90.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below