OBITUARY
Mario J. Mennella Sr.
August 13, 1938 – January 7, 2021
Mario J. Mennella Sr. “Sonny”, 82, passed away January 7, 2021.
He was a son of the late Mario and Hope (Parsons) Mennella; husband of the late Charlotte A. (Falcone) Mennella; father of Rhonda A. Mennella (Mark Satchell), Jodi A. Michienzi (Frank), and Mario J. Mennella Jr. (Cassandra); grandfather of Nicholas, Benjamin, Zachary, Charlotte, Mario III and Gianna; brother of Ronald, Robert (Shirley) and Joseph Mennella (Cathy), Maria Galligan (Bill) and the late Louisa Judge (late Phil). He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. He will also be missed by his dog Brady who was his constant companion.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Mario worked for Kasanoff and J.J. Nissen Bread, the Laborers Union, the Carpenters Union and Twin River Casino before retiring. He had been a member of the St. Anthony Holy Name Society and Johnston Little League.
Mario’s most treasured times were spent with his grandchildren, family and friends. He will always be remembered for his generosity, kind heart and for being the person everyone could count on.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Graveside burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate. A livestream of the Mass may be viewed at 11 AM and will end at 11:45 AM at www.saintanthonychurch.org.
DONATIONS
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Burial with Military Honors
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Memories
Mario J. Mennella Sr.
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ADD A MEMORYBev (Lawton) King
January 20, 2021
Dear Ronnie,
So sorry to read of your brother's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May God help you through this loss. May Mario Rest In Peace. He is now with the angels.
From Bev, DMV retired.
Mark M. Morrissey
January 17, 2021
Very sorry for your loss, he was always a pleasure to talk to through the years.
Sally Puleo
January 14, 2021
To Mario, Rhonda & Jodie-
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad and a wonderful friend to anyone who was lucky enough to have known him. Last time I saw him was at an "oldies" fundraiser we attended. Always a smile and so upbeat! He will surely be missed. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Dina VITALO
January 14, 2021
Dear Rhonda, Jodie and Mario,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. May your memories give you peace and comfort during this sad time.
Jennifer Butler
January 11, 2021
So sorry hear of Sonny's passing, he was a great friend to my family for many, many years. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Jen Butler
Joanne Malpino
January 10, 2021
Joe,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, I know this is a painful loss for you and your family. Thinking of you and remembering when we were all young and working on the road doing our deliveries.
My sincere condolences.
Joanne Malpino (L'EGGS Girl)
Michele Puleo-Bourque
January 10, 2021
Mario & Family:
As many have said, I never saw your father without a smile when he would see someone. Always a joy sitting and talking to him. The stories of "the past" as he called them would always make me laugh. The world lost a beautiful soul, while heaven gained a great one. I truly will miss him.
Michele
Kym Gilbert
January 10, 2021
U were very special to me i will treasure the memories we shared the resturant wont be the same without your presence u will be deeply missed the world lost a special treasure fly with the angels my darling prayers and my deepest sympathy to the family may your memory be a blessing love kimmy xx franks resturant
Lucille Barone Sauro
January 10, 2021
To Sonny’s entire family, I can not put into words how I’m feeling right now. Sonny was the best and my best friend. He never forgot his friends. I will miss him and his hugs when he would visit. He loved his grandchildren and I’m sure they loved him in return. RIP Sonny, you will never be forgotten.
🙏❤️😘🥰
Lucille B and Anthony V Sauro
Robyn Parsons
January 10, 2021
Sonny, may you rest in eternal peace.
Thank you Cousin for all the ice cream and candy from Mac's ❤ Goodnight and God Bless You 🙏🙏🙏❤
Susan and frank Ribezzo
January 10, 2021
Dear Rhonda Jodi Mario and family our deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful man who was so warm-hearted and loved by all. May he Rest In Peace with his beautiful wife Charlotte who was the love of his life.Love Susan and Frankie
lori ricci & family
January 10, 2021
Mario and family, we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. he always had a smile on his face and no matter how much time passed never forgot who you were.
May you be at peace knowing your mom will be with him and they can rest in peace.
Heaven gained yet another angel
Our deepest condolences,
The Ricci Family
Darlene Costa
January 9, 2021
To Mario’s family,
So sorry for the loss of this warm,thoughtful, charming man. Whenever is his prescence, you couldn’t help but feel special. As he walks amongst the angels he will live in our hearts forever.
Peace be with you.
Linda and Fred Manuppelli
January 9, 2021
Dear Mario and family, we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was such a nice person, we are going to miss seeing him come down the street and stopping to talk and joke. I will also miss his periodic stops by the cemetery to just say hello. May he Rest In Peace.
Karen Pope
January 9, 2021
Rhonda and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Whenever your father came through the door you knew you were going to have a smile on your face very soon. God bless.
Gail Tomasso
January 9, 2021
So sorry to hear of Mario’s passing, he was a great man and always brought a smile and laughter to us whenever we saw him God bless him and eternal peace, love and prayers Gail Tomasso and John Puleo.
Carmen Bonaminio
January 9, 2021
Carmen, Lois & Carmen II are very sorry for the loss of such a sweet and wonderful man. We know he will rest in peace as he deserves.
Maria Olson
January 9, 2021
So sorry Marie and Bill. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Your beautiful memories and stories of your brother will always keep him with you. May he rest peacefully. Love, Maria and Paul
Jennifer Puleo Cipalone, Cranston, RI
January 8, 2021
It was with great sadness, that I learned of Mario, Sr. passing away.
So many vivid memories came to mind, as I fondly remember your Dad. He was not only a friend to my late father, (Bobby Puleo), but a "family" friend. You know how wonderful, and loving your father was. A hard worker, a man of respect, and almost every time you would bump into Mario, over the past few years, and asked, "Mario, how are you...he would respond, I got up this morning", that was his warm, and great sense of humor. He is now reunited with your Mom and given the eternal peace he so truly deserves. It was a pleasure to have known your father, since I was a child. Thinking of all of you, at this very difficult time.
Cynthia Guerriero
January 8, 2021
To Mario’s Family,
We would like to offer our deepest condolences.
Always with a smile on his face and a great sense of humor.
Thank God for the good memories~
Sincerely,
Fior & Cynthia (Puleo) Guerriero