Mario Marco Cerbone

MARIO MARCO CERBONE, age 60, formerly of Stamford, CT passed away suddenly at his home in Gulfport, FL on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Mario was the beloved son of Maria Cerbone and the late Mario F. Cerbone. Born and raised in the Bronx, Mario graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and attended The School of Visual Arts in NYC. Mario was the former owner of The Cerbone Bakery, Inc. of Stamford. Mario was an unparalleled cake decorator and baker, a trade he learned as a teenager from his father. He was a legendary fisherman with a passion and love for the sea. Mario was an incredible artist and photographer having photographed many politicians, celebrities and rock bands including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan just to name a few. In addition, he was an avid Yankee fan, but most of all a wonderful and loving grandfather. He is survived by his three sons, Mario Cerbone III and his wife Kimberly of Stamford, Justin Cerbone and his fianc� Heather Kant of Concord, CA and Ross Cerbone of Stamford. He is also survived by his sister Esther Kijek and her husband Jerry, four grandchildren AJ, Andon, and Adriana Cerbone of Stamford and Gianni Cerbone of Concord, CA. Two nephews, Frankie and Anthony Grillo of Stamford and also surviving is his ex-wife Patricia Cerbone of Stamford. Mario will always be remembered for his carefree spirit, love of nature and history, and for the love he had for his family. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 29th from 6pm to 8pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. Family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 30th at 9:30 a.m. at the Saint Leo Parish, 24 Roxbury Road, in Stamford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. If you wish to make an online remembrance, please sign our online registration book. (www. bosakfuneralhome.com)