Roland G. Guarino
October 20, 1930 ~ September 16, 2021
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Roland G. Guarino at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will serve as the Celebrant of the Mass. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the church prior to the mass at 11:00 a.m. Roland passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 16, 2021 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation at the age of 90.
Roland, who was known to all as “Mac”, was born on October 20, 1930 in Abbeville LA. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and Southwest Louisiana Institute with a degree in Business Management. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for over 40 years at Intracoastal City Dry Dock as General Manager.
Mac, known by his grandchildren as Papa, was a hardworking man who loved his family above all. He adored his grandchildren and they adored him. He never missed a chance to be at any school or special event. He recorded countless hours of family time through videos and photographs. This will be a gift treasured by all in the years to come. He was also a devout Catholic his entire life with a special devotion to his hourly Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his children, Toni Eddy (Rob), Dimet Conrad, Mac Guarino (Andrea); grandchildren, Grant Conrad (Jessie), Jace Conrad (Alex), Brenn Conrad, Braden Eddy, Kate Eddy, Avery Eddy, Grayson Guarino, and Camryn Guarino. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Jax Conrad and Scarlett Conrad.
He was predeceased by his wife, Nedia “Tante” Guarino; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Guarino; brother, Walter Guarino; and sister, Shirley Frioux.
Pallbearers will be Grayson Guarino, Braden Eddy, Brenn Conrad, Jace Conrad, Kevin Guarino, and Rob Eddy. Honorary pallbearers will be Grant Conrad and Mark Whitfield.
The family wishes to offer much gratitude to Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation and Traditions Hospice for their nursing care, always exhibiting kindness and compassion. Also, we extend our warmest gratitude to his former personal sitters, Hilda Richard and her staff, for providing him such loving care, keeping him in the comforts of his home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vermilion Catholic, A Legacy of Mount Carmel, 425 Park Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.