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Mario Giordano
April 12, 2025
Un grande uomo, un grande amico!
Beth Baldwin
April 12, 2024
I miss you, Mario.
Mario Giordano
April 12, 2024
Per sempre nei nostri cuori
Kathryn Lodato
October 20, 2011
So sad to hear about Mario's death. I really enjoyed working with Mario at Xircom, in California. I loved the passion he had for his work and his great sense of humor. His death is truly a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
James Macdonald
July 12, 2011
I just heard about Mario’s death and am naturally saddened by the news. We were Cornell classmates who worked together on the planning committee of our highly successful 25th class reunion, where he played a meaningful role. His background in marketing, genuine love of Cornell, sense of humor and timely light touch added significantly to our weekly fundraising/event prep calls. I always enjoyed his company and creative insights during our graduate school years, and marvel at the way he carried himself with such grace in the midst of his battle with cancer.
My belated condolences to his family and my prayers for the well-deserved repose of his soul.
Jim Macdonald
Cornell Classmate
Tania Pecoraro
May 12, 2011
Caro Mario, ci manchi tanto e ti ricordiamo con infinito affetto. La straordinaria fede che ci hai trsmesso colma in parte il vuoto che hai lasciato nei nostri cuori.
Denise Rootenberg
May 1, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Mario worked with us at Canwest in Toronto. He was a great guy with such a strong faith and will to live. (I had cancer almost eight years ago so his courage made a deep impression on me.) I remember his inviting us to watch the election of the new pope on the TV in his office even though he barely knew us at the time.
almerinda di troia
May 1, 2011
Eravamo 2 ragazzi quando Mario nel 1978 da Bologna dove studiava venne a Napoli per conoscere le sue origini, la sua famiglia, ho conosciuto un ragazzo intelligente con grande capacità di adattamento una straordinaria forza di volontà, attento a tutto ciò che accadeva in un mondo , in una cultura così lontana da quella in cui era cresciuto. Gli anni passano poi un giorno (luglio 2010)mi trovo a N.Y. chiamo Mario e lo raggiungo a Boston, ritrovo quel ragazzo che non vedevo da 30 anni, certo le rughe solcano il viso di una persona che ha vissuto intensamente tante esperienze girando il mondo, ma lo spirito è sempre quello di un ragazzo che racconta di un evento allucinante, il tumore e gli interventi chirurgici che gli hanno sconvolto la vita, ma in maniera pacata e tranquilla. Abbiamo trascorso insieme 3 giorni indimenticabili e mentre io arrancavo dietro di lui, Mario a piedi mi ha mostrato tutto della sua splendida città, ma non solo l'architettura mi ha fatto capire l'anima di Boston e dei Bostoniani. Le nostre vite si sono incrociate due volte ed io entrambe le volte sono rimasta affascinata dalla grande cultura e soggiogata da un'immensa umanità.
Ci siamo lasciati alla stazione di Boston e tu con il tuo italiano perfetto mi hai promesso che ci saremmo rivisti a Napoli, ma il destino ha voluto diversamente, però se non ci è stata data un'altra opportunità per incrociare ancora le nostre vite, sono certa che quando si incontreranno le nostre anime tu mi abbraccerai e mi saluterai e ti rivolgerai a me non in inglese, ma in un italiano perfetto.
Ciao Ragazzo
almerinda di Troia
May 1, 2011
Eravamo 2 ragazzi quando Mario nel 1978 da Bologna dove studiava venne a Napoli per conoscere le sue origini, la sua famiglia, ho conosciuto un ragazzo intelligente con grande capacità di adattamento una straordinaria forza di volontà, attento a tutto ciò che accadeva in un mondo , in una cultura così lontana da quella in cui era cresciuto. Gli anni passano poi un giorno (luglio 2010)mi trovo a N.Y. chiamo Mario e lo raggiungo a Boston, ritrovo quel ragazzo che non vedevo da 30 anni, certo le rughe solcano il viso di una persona che ha vissuto intensamente tante esperienze girando il mondo, ma lo spirito è sempre quello di un ragazzo che racconta di un evento allucinante, il tumore e gli interventi chirurgici che gli hanno sconvolto la vita, ma in maniera pacata e tranquilla. Abbiamo trascorso insieme 3 giorni indimenticabili e mentre io arrancavo dietro di lui, Mario a piedi mi ha mostrato tutto della sua splendida città, ma non solo l'architettura mi ha fatto capire l'anima di Boston e dei Bostoniani. Le nostre vite si sono incrociate due volte ed io entrambe le volte sono rimasta affascinata dalla grande cultura e soggiogata da un'immensa umanità.
Ci siamo lasciati alla stazione di Boston e tu con il tuo italiano perfetto mi hai promesso che ci saremmo rivisti a Napoli, ma il destino ha voluto diversamente, però se non ci è stata data un'altra opportunità per incrociare ancora le nostre vite, sono certa che quando si incontreranno le nostre anime tu mi abbraccerai e mi saluterai e ti rivolgerai a me non in inglese, ma in un italiano perfetto.
Ciao Ragazzo
antonio romano
April 25, 2011
ciao mario non ti dimenticheremo mai......i tuoi cugini antonio e annarosaria (figli di nobile romano)....guardaci da lassu'
antonio romano
April 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 25, 2011
ciao mario siamo i tuoi parenti in italia, i figli di nobile romano; sentite condoglianze alla famiglia ci mancherai
arturo duran
April 22, 2011
Caro amigo , will see you in the next life, we will travel in another world...
Mario Giordano
April 21, 2011
Ciao amico mio..Qui in Italia ci ricorderemo sempre di te nelle nostre preghiere e nel nostro cuore..Io personalmente non ti potrò mai dimenticare..In un angolo del mio cuore ci sarà sempre la tua presenza..Ti voglio bene caro Mario..Proteggi tutti noi da lassù..Ci sono tante persone che ti faranno compagnia..
Mario, Heidi, Gillian & Mike after a wonderful Mario inspired meal in the North End!
Gillian Smith Murrell
April 21, 2011
Sweet dreams to such a unique and bright soul with a fantastic zest for life and wonderful laugh that seemed to explode from way down deep. So many will weep. I hope you are frolicking through the drop dead gorgeous Italian country side with your roly poly Italian aunts laughing by your side. A part of me is forever with you, too. Ciao, sweet, sweet Mario xoxo
Carol Green van Oosterwijk
April 21, 2011
Mario was a much loved classmate at Cornell Graduate School of Management. We commuted together and never stopped laughing on the long drives between Ithaca and Boston. On a summer trip to Europe, it was amazing to see Capri through his eyes; he was totally in his element. Over the years, he has been a treasured friend as well as an inspiration in the courageous way he battled his illness. He touched many people and will be sorely missed.
Bobby & Yvonne Berkenblit
April 21, 2011
My sympathies to the Alfano family. Mario gave me a chance when nobody else was willing to at the beginning of my career. I owe him so much. Thank you for being a friend, thank you for being a mentor and thank you for being you. You will be missed but never forgotten. RIP my friend.
Patricia Knight
April 21, 2011
I met Mario through one of his friends and colleagues. Though he only knew me through a friend, Mario was extremely helpful to me with job leads and advice when I returned to the US after working overseas. I will always remember his gentle spirit and his contagious laughter. May his soul rest in peace. He will be missed.
April 20, 2011
I knew Mario as a great friend of my sister-in-law Beth - he was a treasured friend of all her family and I fondly remember us all dining with Mario in North End when I last visited from New Zealand. Mario will be missed! Janice GALVIN Wellington, New Zealand
Linda Brennan
April 20, 2011
Mario, I will never forget you. We had some very silly times back at Colgate and yes like the other entry in the guest book, you always said "remember I will always be your boss." You are an inspiration to us all.
April 20, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy go out to Dom &
June. Mario was a wonderful person. He will be missed .
Gloria Sama, Watertown,Ma
Grace Galvin
April 20, 2011
My earliest memories of Mario are from of him pinching my cheeks when I was a young kid. Every time he visited my parents (Ken and Beth) I knew my poor cheeks were going to get a pinch (or three!). A few years ago when I was a senior at GWU and nervous about the "real world," I met up with Mario in DC for some career advice. I remember distinctly the stylish coffee shop he chose on a small side street in Georgetown, the espresso and treats we shared, and the good advice Mario gave. I have to say I was scared he would pinch my cheeks! (but he did not). I am grateful for the time he took to spend with me and for the friendship he gave to our family. I am glad he is at peace after a long and inspiring battle. Mario will be sincerely missed.
April 20, 2011
Ho conosciuto Mario durante una mia visita a Boston nel 2002, persona molto socievole e corretta, mi è stato subito amico, ci si vedeva a North End insieme ad altri amici e ci si divertiva. Ci siamo poi rivisti in Genova(Italy) dove ha voluto visitare monumenti storici, sono stato veramente bene in sua compagnia e sarà sempre nei miei ricordi.
Porgo alla sua Famiglia le mie più sentite condoglianze.
Giampaolo Rollero - Genova(Italy)
Beth Baldwin
April 19, 2011
I first met Mario at the Campbell Soup Company in 1984. An extraordinary friend, Mario would "drop in" when we lived in London, and we visited him when he lived in Paris. Mario once spent a long weekend on our coffee table trying to recover from putting his back out and watched an "Absolutely Fabulous" marathon with me. We both ended up "back home in Boston" after all the globetrotting- Mario more than me- sharing lunches, laughs and lemoncello in the North End. Ken went with Mario to the crazy Russian steam baths, and Mario's perseverance, treatment creativity and success with his cancer was inspirational to Ken as he dealt with melanoma treatments. Mario was one of a kind, and we loved him for it!
Beth Baldwin & Ken Galvin
Carol Bagnoli
April 19, 2011
Mario was the cousin of my cousin, and we were reaquinted as adults at a family gathering in the mid-90's. During the time that Mario was in California, we kept in touch, exchanging numerous emails..usually which consisted of great advice from Mario. On a visit to San Francisco, Mario and I spent a great weekend during which he introduced me to restaurants in my own city - something I think only Mario with his creative resourcefulness could pull off. At that time, I remember him telling me about some of his 'new S. California' personal trainer lifestyle and how excited he was that he'd taken a business trip to Utah and skiied....and enjoyed it! While we've lost touch in the last two years, I have many fond memories of how personable,funny, creative and interesting Mario was. Our conversations, whether via email or live, always brought me inspiration. My deeply felt condolences to my cousin Sarah, my Aunt and Uncle and to his immediate family and freinds.
Vito diGregorio
April 19, 2011
Mario was a fine gentleman whom i had the pleasure of conversing with several times at The Dante Aligieri Society and The Pirandello Lyceum Awards dinner. He had a special friendship with my recently deceased mother Lorraine who also suffered with illness in recent years.They mutually admired each other for their courage in fighting their physical illnesses. Rest in peace Mario. my sympathy to your family.
Maurizio A. Mercadante
April 19, 2011
Mario was my JHU-SAIS Bologna classmate, and deep inside he is a joyfully real "italiano nel cuore". He loved and appreciated my country unreservedly. Also for Mario, I believe that "life and death are one, and the entity of our existence is eternal, persisting throughout past, present and future. The setting sun, radiant with joy, gives proof of its undiminished power and at the same time offers a promise of a bright tomorrow". I am certain that Mario like a setting sun, radiant with joy, will shine again to confirm the promise of a bright tomorrow and to continue the eternal path of happiness...I will pray for his passage, the great companionable love of the universe, now, is supporting him. Sincerest condolences to his beloved ones, with my greatest respect, Maurizio A. Mercadante (Catania, Italy) NMHRK.
Nicola Scardi
April 19, 2011
Mario was my first Boss when I began my career at Polaroid Italy, back in the early 90s. Mario taught me almost everything I know, from a business perspective: what I have begun is a result of his patience and constant coaching. Then, over the years, even though he loved to say "remember that I will always be your boss", Mario became a dear friend and a precious mentor, someone I would always turn to when I needed advice. Thank you Mario for your friendship, for your energy and passion and the love you always showed for Italy and your Italian friends. Your will always be in our hearts.
Lisa and Neffo Cappuccio
April 19, 2011
Mario,
We will miss you so much. You fought long and hard and gave so many others strength and hope. I always considerd you a miracle and a blessing to us. May you rest in peace. You will never be forgotton!
Jim and Enid Goubeaux
April 19, 2011
The last time we had the pleasure of
Mario's company was at Sarah's wedding
reception. He was so bright, engaging,
and fun to be around. He was a brilliant and distinguished person, and we are proud to have been even remotely related to him.
Much love to the Alfanos and the DiTroias.
Jim and Enid Goubeaux
Kim McKeon
April 19, 2011
Mario was a dear friend of mine for almost thirty years and I consider myself blessed to have shared so many memories with him over the years. I will miss him every day of my remaining life.
April 19, 2011
Mario and I met in Bologna, Italy at SAIS; I have fond (and funny) memories of our trip to Piemonte to give educational talks to our Italian contemporaries -- we were on horseback at one point, for reasons that now escape me. I remember Mario as a kind, gentle, intelligent presence who could always make me laugh. After such a long struggle, may he rest knowing how much he brought to us all along the way. My thoughts are with all who love him. Nancy Kellner (Washington, DC)
Andrea and Alex Bayer
April 19, 2011
Mario was our classmate and friend in Bologna and Washington, D.C. He was a kind, loving person and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace. Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Ludwig Heuse
April 19, 2011
Mario was my fellow student in Bologna and Washington D.C. I am very sad to hear of his illness and death. May he rest in peace. Ludwig Heuse, Kronberg, Germany
Nazan Clohesy
April 18, 2011
Mario was a dear friend from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. We got to first meet him in Bologna, Italy. We know him as a person at peace and wish his soul remains at peace. our sincere condolences to his family and all those who love him.
Nazan Karababa Clohesy & Tom Clohesy
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