Mario Lalli

1923 - 2015

Operatic Tenor, mentor & entrepreneur Mario Anthony Lalli, passed away peacefully at his home in Sierra Madre, CA on October 8, 2015 at the age of 92. Mario was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Edalyn Doris Lalli. Mario was born in Springfield Massachusetts in 1923 to Italian immigrants Antonio Lalli & Giacinta Lalli. He was the youngest of four children. Sister Dora Cummings (Lalli) and predeceased by his two older brothers Tullio Lalli & Roland Lalli. Mario's life was greatly centered around his passion for music particularly the Opera. Mario will best be remembered for his restaurants that featured live entertainment. "Mario's where they sing while you dine" lasted over 60 years, including 20 years in Denver, Colo. Mario spent the last 15 years in the Pasadena, CA area living with his son's family. He is survived by his son Mario Enrico Lalli, daughter in law Illiana Lalli and his grandchildren Dino Von Lalli and Olive Zoe Lalli, sister Dora Cummings, step daughter Sharie Harmon & family, step son Edward Burger & family. A grave side service will be held Nov., 25th at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colo.