It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Vincenza, children: Raimonda (Ronnie), Angelo (Nicole), and grandchildren: Mattias, Calista and Adriana. Also survived by his sister Maria and brother Salvatore. Predeceased by his siblings: Pietrino, Antonio, Cicita, and Caterina. Mario will be forever loved and missed by his immediate and extended family in Vancouver and Italy. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10:00 A.M, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver. Entombment will follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby BC, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.