Edward Guy Guarino

Edward Guy “Papa” Guarino of Carpinteria, CA passed away at the age of 87 from natural causes, in his home on July 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on November 7, 1924 in Chicago, IL. He left Chicago at the age of 18 after joining the Marine Corps in March of 1943. After completing his basic training at the MCRD San Diego he wanted to go overseas to help “win the war”, so he volunteered to become a combat field barber and was sent to the Marine Corps Air Station Santa Barbara. During this time he met his wife of 48 years, Jensy L. Renga. They were married in the Santa Barbara Mission and made their home in Santa Barbara. They raised 3 children and after they both retired moved to Carpinteria. Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Ed worked for the Santa Barbara News-Press for 37 years. He and Jensy enjoyed traveling in their RV and spending time with their family. They both enjoyed going to Maui for summer vacations with his daughter’s family that continued after his wife passed in 1995. Ed enjoyed dancing at the Carrillo Recreation Center and lawn bowling at the Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club. At home, after his daily 1 hour walks, one of his favorite past times was to go for a swim and relax in the Jacuzzi, followed by a glass of wine and cheese. Ed had numerous sayings but one of his favorites was, “I have had the most wonderful life.” Ed is survived by his children, Theresa Romais (Jay), Patty Kusman and Edward A. Guarino all living in Carpinteria. He was called “Papa” by is 4 grandchildren, Kristine Krol (Kevin), Wendy Schrock (Dave), Robyn Carigo (Arnel), and John Romais (girlfriend Molly). He was a very special “Papa” to 5 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Nathan, Charlotte & Tyler Krol and Samantha Schrock. He is also survived by his nephews Michael and Carmen Guarino and niece Sandra Guarino, as well as extended family and long-time friends. Ed and his family would like to thank the entire staff of the Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care as well as the Friendship Center in Montecito. Also, a special thank you to his caregiver, Connie Wood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara, 222 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA. Services will be Tuesday, July 10th at 10:30 AM at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, 15 E. Sola Street in Santa Barbara. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Avenue in Santa Barbara.

Edward Guy Guarino

November 7, 1924 - July 2, 2012