MARIO MICHAEL GHILOTTI

Keeping Mario's legacy alive by remembering. Always

John Bly, ECA

Mario's sense of humor is really missed!

So sad to hear about my Uncle Mario. Last time I saw him was when he and my Aunt Eva would come to Ontario, OR to visit my grandma.
I Adored him. I always would tell friends that my uncle Mario reminded me of Sean Connery. Not only good looking, but had a presence about him, that just made you want to be around him more.
Miss you much Aunt Eva...SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
LOVE BRENDA TERRY

To the Ghilotti Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man who was an unforgettable father, friend, and husband. Mario was my dad's (Moose's) best friend from school. When people are friends that long, that speaks for itself. We will all miss Mario. No one, absolutely no one, can fill his shoes.

I believe our loved-ones who have passed away do live on in a way we cannot imagine. Perhaps they sometimes communicate with us through dreams. Here is an example of this very thing:

My friend Lynne who was visiting me from New Mexico spent the night at my house in Penngrove on December first. She did not know Mario other than meeting him at my father's funeral in 2008. However, she had a dream in which my dad and Mario were both now in the spirit world and they were dancing very happily, teasing one another. Mario was wearing a black and white shirt. Dad told him he looked like a “God damned Holstein with that shirt on!� As they kidded around, dad said to Lynne, “Forget Flowers, they die anyway� and Mario said, “Yea, and then they start stinking!� Dad continued, “Just give a hundred bucks to Dino the Dinosaur's Fund�.

Lynne told me her dream the next morning and asked me to help her make sense of it. (Keep in mind that she didn't know anything about Mario, Dino, a fund or a foundation.) I said I thought there had been a Dino Ghilotti, and I did not know of a fund. We looked it up on line and sure enough there was a fund and there was a Dino! (Knowing Mario, he probably did call his brother “Dino the Dinosaur�.) Later that day Lynne bought a newspaper. Mario's obituary said, “In lieu of flowers (remember dad said “forget flowers�) the family request donations to one of Mario's favorite charities: The William & Dino Ghilotti Memorial Foundation�.

How about that! How could something so precise be a coincidence? So, here we are . . . The Muzinich's are donating a hundred bucks to the foundation just like dad said to in Lynne's dream!

Inside the feeling of loss, there is a small shining light because of this dream . . . and it comforts me. We share this story in hopes that it touches you too. We love you all and send blessings while holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,

Gina, Eleanor, and Melanie Muzinich

Mario will be missed. No one can fill his shoes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mario was my dad's best friend from school. What a loss. Such a good man. Gina Muzinich

I remember riding in Mario's Lincoln Town Car when I was younger. Working for his company was my privlege. His talk about work ethic has been ever lasting. His values and ethics are almost impossible to duplicate today.. Blessings..

Dicki-I have not been in touch over the years but saw this notice in the paper and thought I'd say hello. It is sad we wait like this but please know that your family is in my prayers. I know the peace comes slowly but the lives our families lead always leave us stronger and better people. Your family always had a wonderful legacy so know you have been blessed.
Jeanie Aigner Leete

Eva, Micheal & Dante,
I'm sorry for your lost your Father was a great man and was very critical on bids day's He's in good hands bless all of you
Cathy Pagan
Novato

Dear Eva Mike, Dante I am sorry for your loss. Mario Was a great Man.

Bella joba Mario!
My prayers are with the Ghilotti Family at this most difficult time.
Operating Engineers Local 3
Executive Board Member
District 20-Oakland

Dear Eva and Family,
Our sincere condolences are sent for you and family. I recall my Dad (Reno Ghilotti) speaking often of Mario and how he admired his ambition and sincere qualities. My Dad would express "How young to be so aware". With fond memories and warm regards

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ghilotti family at this time. Harold enjoyed working with Mario on the many state projects. With sympathy, Harold and Karen Chandler

I met Mario in 1960 through working in the construction industry. I have always had the highest regard and admiration for the Ghilotti family and their business ethics. Mario will be very much missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Eva and the family. May God be with you. Gil Moncayo, Albuquerque, NM

Mr. Ghilotti will be so very missed by all who had the privilege of meeting him. He gave so much to the community around him...especially the young men
and women of the ROTC program. Mr. Ghilotti was a true believer in the program and service to our country, and we as families in ROTC thankyou for the opporutnity you have given our fine young men and women in the program. God Bless you and your family.

Dear Eva, Mike, Dante and their families - I just wanted to express to you how sad and sorry I was to hear about the passing of Mario. He was a great person and will be missed by everyone. Marin County has lost a wonderful person but Heaven has gained another angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warm regards,


Teri Brusati-Swanson

Dear Eva, Dante, Mike and their families - I just want to express to you how sorry and sad I was to hear about the passing of Mario. He was a great person and will surely be missed by everyone. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marin County has lost a wonderful person but Heaven has received another angel.

Regards,

Teri Brusati-Swanson

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ghilotti family on their loss. Mario was an extraordinary individual and an inspiration to anyone who came in contact with him. My father often used Mario as an example of the rewards that come to those who work hard and are loyal to those around them without exception.
God bless to Eva, Dante, Mike & their families.

Thoughts and prayers to all of you...thanks for always having an open door for us kids, Mr. Ghilotti. You will be sorely missed.

To the Ghilotti Family my condolences. My heart is heavy for your loss. Mario was a great and funny man. I use to love his stories. My prayers are with you and the whole Family.

Mario is probably submitting a bid to St. Peter for paving the road to Heaven. I am sure he will get it. God knows a good contractor.

Thank you Mario for the picnics, Christmas parties, and time off with pay for the Holidays. You were a good boss and caring person to all of your employees. My heart and prayers go out to Eva, Michael, Dante, and the entire family. Paula Mahaffey (El Sobrante, CA)

Mario has given so very much to the construction industry, the local community, and his family. It seems trite to say he will be missed-that is not enough. We must keep his simple, but generous and hard working ethic alive in this country. Our greatest legacy to Mario and his family is to try to emulate his work ethic, his compassion for the less fortunate, his dedication to family, and his spirit of helping and supporting his community.

Our condolences go out to the Ghilotti family as they grieve. You have blessed many in Marin County and beyond. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Casper and The Durenberger Families

Mario was a kind person who impressed me with his compassion, toughness, and intelligence. I had little interaction with him but thoroughly enjoyed every minute. My condolences to Michael, Dante, and the entire family.
Bob Levy

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ghilotti Family. Mario was a great man. I thank him for all he did for all of Marin. He was a great friend to my father Jordan Smith and I thank him for that. Now I am sure he is looking after all his buddies up in heaven. I am sure they will all have a good reunion.

Thank you MARIO you made the world a better place. Thanks LOVE Jim Meyers

Mario was a great man. We will miss him.

Evelyn Kunst

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Ghilotti Family. Mario was so instrumental in making many of dreams come true and not just for family but for many others. One of my Dad's favorite friends, they were so much alike. Now Mario will be riding along with CR and many other fellow Trail Blazers in the green pastures of Heaven.

Sincere Condolances from Wilkins Post 37.
Daniel Bridges, Adjutant Post 37

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I have always admired Uncle Mario for his individuality, he was an incredible person and the memories will be cherished.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Ghilotti Families. So sorry for your loss. Mr Ghilotti seemed to be such a loving sweet man totally devoted to his friends and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
The Cheavacci Family

Eva, Michael, Dante and family,
Mario will always be remembered by all of us who knew him and was associated with him. He will be missed by us as well as by the community...Our prayers are with you all....

To the Ghilotti Family. My wife and I are honored to have known Mario and his family. Our best wishes and thoughts are with you always

To the Ghilotti Family...your father, husband, grandfather, was a great man and wonderful American, thank you all for sharing him with us. He will be missed but he will never be forgotten, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. God Bless all of you. The Mazzina Family

Dear Ghilotti family,

My condolences to all of you for the loss of such a great man.
I will pray for Mario and you.

Best wishes from the Sessi's.