Name: Calling hours for John Guagenti
Start: 2019-08-13T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee

ELIDA — John A. Guagenti, 54, of Elida, passed away at 12:58 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on March 7, 1965, in Lima to John Francis Guagenti, who preceded him in death and Marie Clare "Tiz" (Wagner) Guagenti, who survives in Lima. On May 27, 1989, he married Gae Shalek, who survives in Elida.

John was a 1983 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and a graduate of THE Ohio State University (GO BUCKEYES!). He was an insurance agent with First Federal Insurance Company. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, where he often cooked for Life Teen. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus #2661, the Lima Rotary Club, the Lima Chamber of Commerce, CIAO, the BNI Networking group, Allen County Council on Aging board member, and Mother Cluckers.

He enjoyed snowmobiling, woodworking and was a true foodie to those who knew him. One of his many passions was spending time in Michigan. Above all, John's family and friends were the most important thing in his life. John's legacy will continue through all the lives he will touch by the selfless act of organ donation.

Surviving in addition to his wife Gae are his children Colin John and Devan Marie Guagenti; his brothers Joseph R. "J.R." (Cori) Guagenti of Miramar Beach, FL and Michael L. (Natalie) Guagenti of Powell, OH; his sister Monica (John) McGue of Dublin, OH; his brother-in-law David (Becky) Shalek of Lima; his sisters-in-law Rebecca Robertshaw of Cincinnati, OH, Jackie (Curtis) Brewer of Beaver, PA and Mary Ann (Michael) Huffman of Mason, OH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who dearly loved him.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Frank Robertshaw.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL. The family will also receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Wednesday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with Fr. Kent Kaufman and Fr. David M. Ross officiating.

Interment in Gethsemani Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Legion Post 96, CIAO or Lifeline of Ohio.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Guagenti

10 Entries

mary L. norman

January 5, 2022

I am so sorry We knew him many years. When he had bicycle shop. I lost my husband of over 41 years this past March 10,2021 from lung cancer. May God be with you all.

Jewel May

December 21, 2020

I met John when he owned the Humidor, he spoke often about his wife that I never had the pleasure of meeting. He took a chance and told me and my husband that he thought our son should be on medication to help him focus. He said he had a friend who started the medicine late in life and wished he would have started it sooner. I was offended at first and I could never rap my head around putting my son on medicine.
We continued to be his customers. John was right, I just wish I would have seen it sooner. My son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder ( Not Hyper ) and started on medication one week before he graduated from high school. Why did we wait so long. I think of him often. My son said his last week of high school was the best and most productive. My son went on to a branch of Oral Roberts Seminary School where he graduated Valedictorian of his class and then on to OCU where he earned his BA in Human Resources. John took a chance to make a difference in a child’s life, and he did. I googled his name tonight after my son and I remembered him. My deepest condolences for your loss. I will keep You, your children and family in prayer.

Frances Pugh

August 23, 2019

Tiz,
Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Molly Robertshaw

August 12, 2019

Gae and Family - there are no words that suffice in loss such as this. John was such a lively, joyous person that I loved getting to know and it's absolutely no fair that he had to move on so soon. Please know that your extended fam of Robertshaws, myself included, are holding you and yours in prayer and light.

Dale Jones

August 12, 2019

My Deepest Condolences to the entire Guagenti family and friends. This brings great sorrow to me. John, like his whole family, was always so kind and helpful to me and everyone else they came in contact with. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed by all.

Sue Haidle

August 12, 2019

Monica and family,
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. May the memory of your brother be a blessing.

Tom Huber

August 11, 2019

Gae,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. May you find peace of heart in the memories and joy your many years together have given.

Respectfully,

Jill Anthony

August 11, 2019

My deepest sympathies are with you Gae & your children & Loved Ones during this very difficult time. I Pray God holds you tightly and guides you on your road ahead. My thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Lorene Wehrly

August 10, 2019

Tiz,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. No words can express my sorrow for your loss. There are so many fond memories of John.
May God be with you.
Lorene Wehrly

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