Robert Orazio Guadagni

Robert Orazio Guadagni, age 86, of Fayetteville, Ark., died on February 10, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on January 13, 1936, in Cornwell, N.Y., to Rocky and Mary Guadagni. Robert graduated from high school and joined the United States Air Force. He went to work for the FAA as an air traffic controller. He opened an auto body shop in Santa Fe, N.M., before opening a restaurant called Murphy's Law. Robert married Sandra Soderquist on December 27, 2005, in Fayetteville, and they made their home there for the last 17 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Guadagni; son, Robert Guadagni; and his parents, Rocky and Mary Guadagni. Robert is survived by his wife, Sandra Soderquist; son, Chad Guadagni of Vancouver, Wash.; brother, Roland Guadagni and wife Mary of Virginia; sister, Janet Tesche and husband Larry of Worcester, N.Y.; two stepsons: Michael Soderquist and wife Maridan, of Fayetteville, and Mark Soderquist and wife Shandy of Starkville, Miss.; and two step-grandchildren: Nicholas and Shaye Soderquist. The family will have a private graveside service at Fayetteville National Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.