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Mario Convertino Obituary

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.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 12, 2019.

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Tammy McCall

January 7, 2024

Nancy~attempting to find/make contact with you Sorry to hear of Mario´s passing Tammy 208-871-3783

Mark ConvertinoConvertino

March 5, 2020

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.

Jim Papaycik

July 13, 2019

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

July 13, 2019

Nancy - if you need help with Mario's belongings, reach out to me and I will help - Jim/Joyce

Wendy Cater Shifflett

June 16, 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

Stuart Wells (Retired Captain PFD)

June 13, 2019

With much sadness in hearing of the passing of Mario. My thoughts and prayers with the family and friends.

Betty Ann and Larry Cart

June 12, 2019

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!

Dominick Trinco

June 12, 2019

So sorry got your loss.

Sonya & Tim Medlin

June 12, 2019

A good man,who could take on any job.We always were fond of Nancy and Mario.With heart felt prayer we remember Mario.

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3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, VA

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