Romao Guido

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Romao Guido

August 26, 1927 ~ April 1, 2022

Romao Guido was born August 26, 1927, in Magna to Salvatore (Nick) Guido and Rosina (Falcone) Guido. He passed away on April 1, 2022, at age 94. He was the youngest of three sons and truly loved his older brothers Dan and Tony. Raised in a proud Italian family, Rome spent the early years of his life in Magna; the family eventually moved to Salt Lake City, where he grew up and graduated from South High School.  

At age 17, he joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He served honorably and was discharged in 1948. He then returned to Salt Lake City, graduating from Stevens-Henager College with an associate degree in business.

In 1952 Magna would again play a special role in his life. It was there he met the most beautiful Italian girl he had ever seen, Jean Colosimo. Rome and Jean were married soon after on June 19, 1952.

 He was an incredible dad to four kids, whom he and Jean raised together in their Millcreek home. Romao spent his early career as an accountant for Utah Fireclay and Interpace Brick. He later joined Master-HALCO Wholesale Fencing as an office/inventory control manager, retiring in 1994.  

Rome was an avid bowler in his younger years. He also loved golf and was a lifetime member of the Alpine Country Club. Romao was a special person that loved being around people and having fun and in turn people loved being around him. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

 Rome is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jean. He is also survived by his sons Nick (Theresa) and Perry Guido, and daughters Gina Graham (Chris) and Lisa Blackham. He was Papa to 11 grandchildren and Big Papa to seven great-grandchildren, who loved him dearly. Romao is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and daughter-in-law Robin Guido.

 A graveside service was held with immediate family on April 9.  Romao’s family would like to give special thanks to Kelley and Val, his hospice nurses at Encompass Health, plus the wonderful staff at the Wellington Senior Living Center. Romao was a cancer survivor plus an avid Utah Jazz fan. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his name to www.5forthefight.org.