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Mario Alfonso Obituary
AGE: 69 • Eatontown
Mario R. Alfonso, 69, of Eatontown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio and Gladys Alfonso. Mario was a long standing member of the Sun Eagles Country Club where he was the club champ in 1996 and achieved 7 hole in ones in his lifetime. He also enjoyed bowling, scoring multiple 300 games, playing cards and singing karaoke. Mario proudly served in the U.S Army for 20
years, including 2 tours in Vietnam.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly and her husband Chris Tetto; his son, James A. Alfonso; his grandchildren, Daniella and Isabella; his sister, Belinda Alfonso Banuchi; his brothers, Jaime and Ricardo, predeceased by Andres his oldest brother. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews and friends both in Puerto Rico and the US.
In respect to Mario's wishes, he will be privately cremated. Interment of cremated remains will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May, 13, 2015 at Brigadier William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown. Please visit Mario's memorial website available at www.braunfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Bonaiuto
May 26, 2015
Mario... May you rest in peace with the Angels. You will be dearly missed. Sincere condolences to the entire Alfonso family.
Victor Davila
May 12, 2015
God bless your soul !
Chrissy Lee, President MCUSBC
May 12, 2015
Sorry for the loss of your father. He loved to bowl and I will always remember his smile.
Kelly Tetto
May 12, 2015
My Dad...My Strong Pillar of Life,
My Heart is SO Heavy of Our Loss...First Mom now You! I will Miss you EVERYDAY...I thank you for the Memories that I will Keep Alive....I Love you Dad and I Always will..
till We meet Again....xoxoxox
Alexis Miranti
May 10, 2015
Rest in piece Mario..... My deepest condolences to Kelly, Tony and the family. ❤
John (JD) Durham Jr.
May 10, 2015
I am truly saddened by the news of your passing. I will miss you. I will miss all your incredible stories you'd shared through the years.I will certainly miss Tuesday night poker and your disregard for the rules of poker.LOL. RIP Dear Friend.
Robert Tungrian
May 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephani
May 9, 2015
Deepest condolences sweetheart on the loss of your Dad..
john and Lisa carr
May 9, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Kelly, you and your family are in our thoughts.
donna entrichel
May 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you Kelly and family. .
Donna and Joe
John Pocaro
May 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He was always working on his clubs to get things right. He was the best ball dropper I ever knew. He tried to teach me a few times. You will be missed.
maribel medina
May 9, 2015
May God be with him... love..Maribel
Jeff Lawton
May 9, 2015
There's a lot of him in you, it's who you are & who you're gonna be... that's a good thing, brother.
T A
May 9, 2015
My father, my hero, my best friend........I will always have you in my heart and thoughts. I love and miss you miles!!
Joe Walbeck
May 9, 2015
Through Golf, Bowling, and Poker you were a true friend!
Lewises
May 9, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family for this great loss. The loving kindness of God can sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. May you have a measure of comfort sharing memories that are in your hearts.
Curt & Luz Adriana Noe
May 8, 2015
Mario, you will be missed very much, amigo. Rest in peace, Mario and peace be with your family.
J S
May 8, 2015
Our sincere condolences for your loss. May you find strength from God through prayer, and may he comfort your hearts during this difficult time. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
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