John Guido Sr., who with his brother Tony opened Arlington Heights Ford in 1984, died Dec. 28, 2020. He was 73.

Beginning in 1989, Arlington Heights Ford won the President’s Award 30 straight years, the only U.S. Ford dealership to accomplish the feat. The dealership carries an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Guido served 26 years as chairman of the local Ford Dealers Advertising Fund. He also was a CATA director from 1999 to 2008.

"Thirty-five years total on two boards shows John’s dedication to the industry and his fellow dealers," CATA President Dave Sloan said.

Tony Guido added that his brother loved golf and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and White Sox.

Survivors include his wife, Diana; a daughter, Deana; a son, John Jr.; and five grandchildren.