Mario G. San Diego

Mario G. San Diego, 59, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Evelyn (Ngo) San Diego, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.Mario was born in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, December 18, 1954, a son of the late Numeriano San Diego and Felina Galang San Diego and had been a Wallingford resident for many years. He was employed by Evonik Cyro LLC in Wallingford for over 20 years and was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Church. Mario enjoyed fishing, playing cards and chess. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a great friend to many.In addition to his wife Evelyn, he is survived by his children Lalaine San Diego, Mark San Diego and Michael San Diego all of Wallingford; his 3 grandchildren Isaiah, Jahel and Damon; his sisters; and brothers Petronila Espiritu, Alberto San Diego, Geminiano San Diego, Remedios Caingat and her husband Renato, Moises San Diego, Violeta Relucio and her husband Rodrigo; several In laws; cousins; nieces; nephews; and friends in the Phillippines, California, and New Jersey.His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, from The Wallingford Funeral Home at 9 a.m. when the funeral cortege will proceed to Most Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be private in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067