Anthony Vincent Guardino

Born January, 1959, Tony Guardino lived his childhood life in Pacifica, California with his parents - Tony and Mercy - and his three younger siblings, Lori, Tom, and Tim, along with many other family members nearby - aunts, uncles, cousins. The four boisterous, rambunctious siblings spent their days outside -venturing and exploring the green hills of Pacifica, ensuring mischievousness everywhere they went, returning home once the street lights turned on.

As Tony grew into an adult, his best friends remained the ones he spent his childhood with - his three siblings. Them and their group of close friends remained in Pacifica throughout this time, sharing condos, apartments. Spending their nights playing music that was most likely louder than their neighbors would have preferred, dancing and singing and laughing and sharing memories as well as how they envisioned their future. Tony was known as the “dad” of the group. The one the group relied on to make color coded chore charts, consistently there for advice and support, created lists of the television channels so everyone could find their favorite shows.

There were so many aspects of Tony’s life for him to be proud of. He was an accomplished, talented, and dependable salesman, constructed the recipe for the fluffiest pancakes known to man - add a little bit of milk and vanilla, cook with butter - not oil, his big hugs were unsurpassable, he was an expert problem solver, first pick when the kids voted on who should drive the boat for inner tubing, he rode motorcycles and dirtbikes skillfully, won almost any game of cards, gave the most practical and blunt advice - whether you wanted it or not, and could make his family laugh at any given moment. With all of that being said, what Tony was most proud of throughout his life was being an adored son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather.

Tony was born in January of 1959 to Mercy and Tony Guardino. He had a knack for being a big brother. He loved and cared for his three siblings with unparalleled and steadfast loyalty and support. His siblings knew that they could go to him with anything and only find acceptance - never judgment. He was for each sibling and what they individually needed. For Lori - he was her rock, her standard of how she would be okay. Together they shared in laughter and deep conversation equally, forever blunt and open hearted. For Tom, he was a friend and motorcycle riding buddy. In adulthood, they adventured together, riding miles and stopping to camp along the way. For Tim, he was a best friend and big brother. For years, they had the joy of working together. Spending the weekdays working at Capital Clutch & Brake and the weekends camping, boating at Folsom Lake, sharing holidays together. When Tim got sick, Tony was there for him - spending time watching old home videos, talking, and sharing memories. Tim trusted that Tony would help watch out for the three beautiful and wonderful daughters he would leave behind.

Tony left behind three daughters of his own in his passing - Nicole, Julia, and Anna. The three each have many memories of their dad as they were growing up. For them, he was full of love, rhythm, joy, adventure, laughter, and unwavering support. In their early years he encouraged them to face their fears (like learning how to ride a bike with two wheels even if it resulted in some bumps and bruises from too tight of turns in the court). He would spend Saturdays taking them on trips to the dumps and somehow made even that fun and exciting - taking their time packing up the truck, singing to Rapper’s Delight and knowing every word, stopping at the thrift store for mason jars and vases on the way there to create their own mini-demolition experience once they arrived. If it was his turn to teach them how to drive,he would insist on a day trip to San Francisco. He would calmly sit in the passenger seat, occasionally giving tips but mostly focused on belting out the lines to whatever song was on the radio. He cheered them on in the stands at softball games, tennis matches, cheerleading and dance competitions, and flute recitals. In adulthood, Tony continued to be an unfaltering, steadfast vessel of support for the girls. His birthday calls always included singing, his text messages always ended with an “I Love You” followed by many exclamation points. Tony was loved, adored and will be remembered and missed every day by each of his three girls. They know that he is still cheering them on in everything that they do from wherever he is now.

Tony was blessed with three grandchildren - Roman, Zoe, and Hadley. His daughters recently discovered that Roman wears the same number (#5) that “Grandpa” wore when he played baseball as a child. Zoe dances with the same kind of love for music that he passed on through his daughter, Nicole. Hadley continues to recall the love she felt for her “Papa Tony”. The grandchildren are all blessed with the memory of Grandpa’s big, tight, “squeezy” hugs and contagious laugh. The love that he had for his Grandchildren will forever be remembered and cherished.

Tony passed away June, 2023. While Tony left us far too soon, the impact he left on his family will never be forgotten.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LambertFuneral.com for the Guardino family.