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Mario Santoro Obituary

SANTORO - Mario M. October 17, 2008, beloved husband of the late Freda (nee Dyl); father of Mark A. (Suanne) and the late John A. Santoro; grandfather of Marcus, Jennifer and John D.; brother of Rocco, Theresa, Anthony (Barbara) Santoro and the late Vincent (Ann) Santoro and Lena (Gerald) Walker. The family will be present on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Dr. where services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church at 10:00 AM. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Tony & Judy Ferrentino

November 13, 2008

Rocco,
Please accept our condolences over the loss of your brother. We were out of town and just recently returned. Mario will be sadly missed.

Bobby Pezzino

October 25, 2008

Marc, Rocco, and Teri. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Mario was a special guy and had the love and respect from all of us. Both Mario and Freda were dear friends of my parents and were like family to me and my sister's. We are all richer in our lives for having known Mario and we know he is at peace reunited with Freda and John. The Joe and Sally Pezzino family, (Jennifer, Cheryl and Bobby

Bruce Bowers

October 25, 2008

Mario was great man who was defined by his talents and character. He was a man who could be tough but he was always fair.

He made an enormous impact on my career and life with his knowledge, his advice, and his compassion. I am truly a better person for having had him as part of my life.

May Father God bless his loved ones and family.

Laurie Erhardt (Kucewicz)

October 24, 2008

To all of the Santora family,
Thank you for the pleasure of being able to care for such a wonderful man. It is a loss to all with the passing of Mario. All of the loved ones who surrounded him throughout his stay with us is such a tribute to the great man that he was. The love for his family was obvious to all who knew him, he was very proud of his family and verbalized it often. Take comfort that now he is at peace and without pain.

Alfonso & Doreen Ferrentino

October 22, 2008

Our thoughts are with you now, so sorry we were out of town. He was a wonderfull person and will be miss by all.

Uriah, Lynsee & Hayley Smith

October 22, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Mario's passing. We feel so fortunate that we got to see him at Veronica's 100th Birthday Party with a big smile on his face. It was a great get together for many reasons! He will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anthony Santoro

October 22, 2008

Uncle Mario
You will be greatly missed you were a mentor to me growing up I will never forget your audacity!
Thank You for all those years with Aunt Freda and Family we know what A MIGHTY GOD WE SEREVE!
May you rest in the arms of JESUS dear Uncle!
All our love and prayers
Anthony,Tina,Antnee & Nina

Jennifer Gunn

October 22, 2008

Tony and Barbara and the Santoro family. I am sorry for the loss of Mario. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pattie & Mike Budzynski

October 21, 2008

Marcus & Family,As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Sorry for your loss.

Paul Pici

October 21, 2008

My thoughts are to all of the family... Mario was a good, decent and honest human being. I will miss him very much. His involvement in the sign industry over the years was a great influence on me personally. May he rest in peace...

Joseph and Joyce Sardo

October 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Rosalie Ballachino-Gallivan

October 21, 2008

To the Santoro family-we were saddened to learn of Mario's passing. He was a lifelong friend to my Uncle Nick Colarusso, and we had the pleasure of his company last year. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family on your loss.
Rosalie Ballachino-Gallivan

patrick cosentino

October 21, 2008

To Santoro Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. may you take comfort in the knowledge that he is in the arms of God and will always be an angel at your side. I will not be able to pay my respects in person, my Mother passed away this weekend and her funeral is Wednesday morning. Patrick Cosentino and family.

Judi Wolski.Thilk

October 21, 2008

So sadden to hear of Mario’s passing. May family and friends give you comfort at this sorrowful time.

Kelly Endsley

October 21, 2008

Tony, we just want you and Barbara to know that we are thinking of you and love you very much. Sydney and Aidan wish they were there, too, to give you a big hug from all of us. All our love to you both and to all of your family.
Love, Kelly, Brent, Sydney and Aidan

Jennifer Jefferson-Buchanan

October 21, 2008

Rocco, Marcus & Santoro Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is happy with his family in Heaven.
God Bless.
Your artist 1989-95.

Cathy Schadel

October 20, 2008

Sympathies to the entire Santoro family. What a joyous reunion it must have been, to be with all of your loved ones once again. I will always remember Uncle Mario as a caring and generous man. Rest in peace.

Molly Lafferty and Kevin Keller

October 20, 2008

It is never easy to lose a loved one but know that Mario is now sitting next to the Lord and without pain. We are very sad to hear of Mario's passing he was a very sweet man and will be missed by many. As always, your family is in our prayers, God Bless!

Michael Yost

October 20, 2008

I am very sad to hear that Mario has passed away. My thoughts are with the family and the friendly people at Santoro Signs. I looked up to Mario and learned many things from him. He painted me a beautiful painting that I will keep forever.

Vince Mineo

October 20, 2008

Out thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by all..

Esther Marinaccio-Alessi

October 20, 2008

Terri, I am sorry for your loss. I know how dear your brother Mario was to you . You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will see you soon. I am not able at this time to attend any funeral due to the recent loss of my mother. love Esther.

Frank Mariani

October 20, 2008

Mario was a wonderful mentor to me early in my career. He kept it simple and finished the job right - lessons that I never forgot. May his reunuion with Freda and John be filled with joy.

Kenneth & Carolyn DiPirro

October 20, 2008

Tony & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have had a full plate recently, to say the least, and we hope you can find the strength to get through yet another trying time. Take care and God Bless you. Please keep in touch.

Bernie & Susan Cesar

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Santoro family at this time. Mario was a very dear friend to us and will be sorely missed. We cherish his friendship and will forever remember our times together.
May God give you the strength to bear the sorrow of this loss. We embrace all of you.

Robert Scheifla

October 20, 2008

Rocco Santoro and Family, very sorry to hear of your brother's (and uncle's) passing. My sympathy to all of your family.
Robert J. Scheifla

Becky Pieszala

October 20, 2008

Thank you Uncle Mario for always looking after me.

Karen Budzynski

October 20, 2008

Marcus & Santoro family- I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Dennis DePeters

October 20, 2008

My Condolences on your loss - Mario always a pleasure to do business with (Omer Construction Co) and always a gentleman!

Louie Angelo

October 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Anthony and his family.

Cindy Scapillato

October 19, 2008

Im so sorry for your loss. Mario will be in my thoughts and pryers
Cindy Scapillato(Jimmy Jrs. Mom)

Carol Mineo

October 19, 2008

Mario was a long time friend of the Mineo family and will be truly missed.
He was also a very talented artist.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Santoro family in their time of sorrow. Carol Mineo

Carol Hefner( Dyl)

October 19, 2008

Mario was married to my cousin Freda. I have fond memories of both of them. They were often visiting when my parents and I visited my Aunt Stella and Uncle Frank( Freda's parents). Thanks to Mario I had my first piece of pizza and loved it.I remember Mark when he was a toddler. My sympathies are with the whole family.

Marlene Marranca

October 19, 2008

So very sorry to hear that Mario has passed away. My deepest condolances to the family. May God bless and be with you as you pass through this very sad time. Find peace, that his pain has ended and that he's at rest now. Much love,
Marlene

Laura Cesar

October 19, 2008

My sympathies are with the Santoro family. Mario was a long time friend of my father who had just passed away 2 weeks ago. Mario was a very kind and considerate individual who will be solely missed. May God be with the family at this time of grief.

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