Photo courtesy of B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
PORTSMOUTH- Mario J. Convertino, Jr., 59, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2019 in Naples, FL. He was born in upstate New York to Mario J. Convertino, Sr. and Mary Betar Convertino.
Mario was a firefighter with the Portsmouth Fire Department for twenty years. He was also an EMT and member of the Hazmat Team, a certified diver, and served on the fire boat, when it was his turn. He retired as lieutenant in December 2009, and he and his wife moved to Florida to enjoy the good life.
In addition to his parents, Mario is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy; his mother-in-law; his brother, Mark; and many cousins in upstate New York, California, and Arizona.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth. A reception will follow. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
Read MoreNancy~attempting to find/make contact with you Sorry to hear of Mario´s passing Tammy 208-871-3783
Tammy McCall
January 07, 2024 | Friend
I can only say a day has not passed that I dont think about all our times together. I hurt daily that you are not with us.
Mark ConvertinoConvertino
March 05, 2020 | Suffolk, VA | Brother
Nancy - if you need help with Mario's belongings, please reach out and we will help you. We would just like to extend the same helping hand you extended to us. Joyce/Jim
Jim Papaycik
July 13, 2019 | Pleasantville, NJ | Friend
Nancy - if you need help with Mario's belongings, reach out to me and I will help - Jim/Joyce
July 13, 2019
Nancy I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just found out or I would have been there Friday evening. I love and miss you. Wendy
Wendy Cater Shifflett
June 16, 2019 | Chesapeake, VA
With much sadness in hearing of the passing of Mario. My thoughts and prayers with the family and friends.
Stuart Wells (Retired Captain PFD)
June 13, 2019 | Portsmouth, VA | Coworker
This beautiful man, son of our wonderful Aunt and Uncle has finished his mission here. Now on to greater joys. God bless this family. Uncle Mario he so looks like you!
Betty Ann and Larry Cart
June 12, 2019 | Fairfield Glade, TN | Family
So sorry got your loss.
Dominick Trinco
June 12, 2019 | NEW HARTFORD, NY | Friend
A good man,who could take on any job.We always were fond of Nancy and Mario.With heart felt prayer we remember Mario.
Sonya & Tim Medlin
June 12, 2019 | Portsmouth, VA | Friend
