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Was just thinking of Professor Mignone a couple of days ago; did not realize his anniversary was coming up. Love and continued blessings to the family.
Selester Terry
September 06, 2025


Setauket, New York
Jul 26, 1940 – Sep 9, 2019 (Age 79)
MIGNONE--Mario B., of Stony Brook, New York on September 9, 2019. Mario immigrated to the United States at the age of 20 and worked several jobs while earning his Bachelors of Arts degree at City University and Masters and Doctorate Degrees at Rutgers University. A Distinguished Service Professor...
Read MoreWas just thinking of Professor Mignone a couple of days ago; did not realize his anniversary was coming up. Love and continued blessings to the family.
Selester Terry
September 06, 2025
My condolence to the Mignone Family; Mr. Mignone had been in my thoughts for several weeks, unaware of the reason why. Truly sorry for your loss...remembering his kindness and thoughtfulness as I worked closely with him in International Programs.
Selester Terry
October 09, 2019 | Coram, NY
Mario will be missed more than my heart can say! Mario ~ my cousin through marriage and yet the times I did see him ~ he was my cousin. I must share that Mario's in-laws (deceased) have always been so proud of their son in law ~ you see I know this ~ for my ZiZi & Uncle Carmen have always spoken with such love & devotion. To Lois & my cousins ~ please know you are ALWAYS ALWAYS in my heart. I love you
Jill
September 24, 2019 | Ripp, FL
While I never knew Mario Mignone, I did know his wife in college. This is a note to say to Lois how sorry I am to get this news. The fact that it was sudden must make it even harder for you and your girls. I will keep you all and Mario in my prayers.
Chet Mathews Saur
September 19, 2019 | Darien, CT
Before he became a tenured professor, before he founded the Center for Italian Studies, before he was named Cavaliere by the Italian government, I knew Mario B. Mignone as a young professor at the start of his career at SUNY Stony Brook. I was probably one of his first students to graduate with a degree in Italian and Education. Shortly after meeting in one of his classes, he took me under his wing, encouraging, guiding and inspiring me. He was my most important professional mentor. Because...
Josephine Esposito-Spina
September 14, 2019 | Hackensack, NJ | Student
My brother Mario has been very successful in his professional life as can be attested by his numerous publications, awards and other achievements. The accolades are justified but to me the non-public persona matters more. Upon arriving in America Mario, at a very young age, took on a leadership role and became the acting father to his six younger siblings. He worked full time to support the family and simultaneously attended The City College of New York (CCNY) as a full time student. Mario...
Biagio Mignone
September 11, 2019 | Katonah, NY
I would like to say that Professor Mario Mignone was a humble man, regardless of he and his family having all become professionals in America. They studied hard and persevered..........r.i.p. Professor.......my deepest condolences go out to the entire Mignone Family and prayers. Dr. Mignone's brother, Giuseppe, Dr. Giuseppe Mignone, was our family physician for years.
phyllis isola
September 10, 2019 | Bronx, NY | Friend