Mario Sequenzia, 89, of East Hartford, loving husband of 47 years of Mariantonia (Governale) Sequenzia, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Glastonbury Health Care Center. Born in Sortino, province of Siracusa, Italy on August 15, 1932, a son of the late Giuseppe and Salvatrice (Intirinelle) Sequenzia, he had been a resident of East Hartford for the past 50 years. A devout catholic, Mario was a faithful longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church, East Hartford. Mario was the successful owner and operator of Wethersfield Shoe Repair on the Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield for over 40 years. He was a member of the Italian American Star on Franklin Avenue in Hartford where he enjoyed going on Sundays to watch Italian soccer and play cards, especially “Scuba”. Mario was also an avid gardener and fan of the Italian Soccer League, and loved going to the beach with his wife and family. Most of all, Mario and his wife Mariantonia had a special love for each other, and they shared this special devotion together with other family members.
Besides his beloved wife who cared for him the past several years, Mario is survived by a sister, Maria Sequenzia of Agusta, province of Sicily, Italy; a dear sister-in-law and neighbor, Antonina Giambalvo and her husband Vincenzo of East Hartford; a nephew, Joseph Sequenzia of Rocky Hill; two cherished nieces, Sally Grano of Rocky Hill, and Mirella Giambalvo and her husband, Michael Cardin, of Berlin; several former customers and friends. Along with his parents, Mario was predeceased by two brothers, Salvatore Sequenzia of Wethersfield, and Sebastiano Mario Sequenzia of Italy.
Funeral service will be Saturday (November 13, 2021) with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church of North American Martyrs Parish, corner of Maplewood Avenue/Main Street, East Hartford. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Saturday morning and wear a facemask). Private burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Hartford at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mario’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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