Antoinette Marie Guidi

Surrounded by her loving family, Antoinette Marie Guidi passed away on February 24, 2016. Antoinette was born to Anthony and Rosalie D’Acquisto on July 4, 1956, the second of six children. She was raised in Mission Hills and graduated from San Diego High School. On September 22, 1974, Antoinette married Louis V. Guidi, whom she was married to for 41 years.

On December 31, 1976, she gave birth to her son Anthony. Anthony was her pride and joy and Antoinette was a devoted mother. From Little League games, to school projects, to guiding her son to be a Radiologic Technologist, Antoinette was always by her son’s side. Antoinette wanted her son to marry a “nice Italian girl”, which he did in 2007. From the moment they met, Antoinette welcomed her daughter in law Patrizia into the family. Antoinette treated Patrizia as a true daughter and was there whenever she needed her. On October 25, 2014, Antoinette became a Nana to Madelyn Grace. It was her greatest joy. Madelyn fulfilled Antoinette’s dream of becoming a grandmother and she cherished every minute of it. Though her recent journey with cancer was difficult, Antoinette’s face would light up and she would smile bright anytime Madelyn was near.

Antoinette was the true definition of a family woman. When she wasn’t with her husband and son, or at work, she could often be found with family. Antoinette prided herself on being a loving daughter and spent most of her days helping her parents in any way they needed. She also loved spending time with her brothers and sisters, in laws and all of her nieces and nephews. All of the children in her family will tell you that Antoinette was a second mom to them and a very big part of their lives. They loved their Sunday morning doughnuts and coffee with her and her attendance at every one of their events.

Antoinette was a special education teacher’s aide at Grant Elementary for 30 years and she was a dedicated employee. She had a heart for children and was a second mom to her student’s. Antoinette was also very loved by her coworkers, whom she would often refer to as her “school family”.

Antoinette loved to help out. If you needed help throwing a party, she was there. Help with a school project, no problem. Needed to shop for an occasion, she was there. Anything you could think to ask and she was there to give. Her selflessness was a true inspiration to all who knew her.

Antoinette was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish and the Madonna del Lume Society of San Diego. She led or participated in multiple fundraisers, including those for pediatric cancer, Mexican orphanages and the Monarch School for children. She was an amazing gardener, a fantastic party planner and the epitome of class and elegance. She is already very missed.

Antoinette is survived by her parents, Anthony and Rosalie D’Acquisto, her husband Louis Guidi, her son Anthony (Patrizia) Guidi and her granddaughter Madelyn Grace Guidi. She was also survived by her siblings, Anna (Nino) Pecoraro, Thomas (Mary) D’Acquisto, Jack (Antoinette) D’Acquisto, Angela (Giuseppe) Sanfilippo, Rosalie (Pasquale) DiMento and her sister in law’s Kathy (Nick) Gerache and Maria (Kevin) Unayral. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. A Rosary and a Mass will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9am, with internment immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the March of Dimes, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, and Moores Cancer Center.