Guido Tiozzo, 82, passed away May 15th, 2019. Born in Venice, Italy November 14, 1936 to the late Iginio and Santa Tiozzo. Guido left his home in Venice, Italy at age 19 and moved to Switzerland where he began his trade in hospitality at the Hotel des Bergues in Geneva. One year later he transferred to the Savoy Hotel in London where he continued to master his trade for a few years. After which he opened several restaurants in London until he moved to Freeport Bahamas in the mid 60’s where he married and had his only son Gino. After which he returned to Venice and opened a restaurant and bar in Campo Sauto Stefano named DeVidi. In 1984 he came to Tampa to open Donatello Restaurant which he successfully operated for almost 35 years. Guido leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Alessandra, his son and daughter in-law Gino and Sana, his 4 grandchildren Kiara, Amaya, Fiero and Leandro. Guido was an animal lover who also leaves behind three dogs Bianca, Gigetto and Lolita. He was a generous man and known by many as a gentleman. He was loved and will be fondly remembered by many in the Tampa community for his gracious smile, his kiss and his rose.
