Anthony
Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Mario
Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Mario of Belleville, Michigan (formerly of Otsego and Pine Lake) passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at his home. Mr. Mario was born April 18, 1916, in Otsego, Michigan, to Samuel and Frances (Congemi) Mario.
For 42 years he was employed at the MacSimBar Paper Mill (later Mead Corp.) in Otsego, retiring in 1984. During WWII Tony served his country in the Army Air Force. In 1974 Tony and Linda moved from Otsego to Pine Lake, where he spent most of his time fishing and working in his yard. After their retirement, the Marios spent winters in Florida.
On January 6, 1940, in Otsego he married the former Linda Morris, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Brenda Neupert of Belleville, Sally (Bill) Pallett of Plainwell and Tom (Nancy) Mario of Paradise Valley, AZ; 5 grandchildren, Jody (Bruce) Gielinski, Jill (Steve) Hammond, Cheryl (Gordon) VanderPloeg, Chris (Jackie) Pallett and Tim (Tammy) Pallett; 5 great-grandchildren, Phillip and Alyse Hammond, Carter and Carlee Pallett and Cassie Pallett; a brother, Joe (Alberta) Mario of Tavares, FL; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were an infant son, Anthony Thomas Mario, in 1944; 3 brothers, John, Sam and Frank Mario; a sister, Katherine Macri; and a son-in-law, Phillip Neupert, in 1986.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Rev. Fr. Donald P. Klingler celebrant. Burial of ashes will be at St. Margaret Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Tony may be made to
Arbor Hospice
or
St. Margaret Church
.
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Jacque Nulty
April 13, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Linda, Brenda, Sally, and Tom: My parents had may good times with your family while in Otsego and Pine Lake. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
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Carter Pallett
April 13, 2011 at 9:56 pm
I will never ever forget all the wonderful times I spent with him at the lake and nobody can take away all the life lessons that I have learned from him. He was and always will be my idol and role model. I will forever miss him but all the memories we shared together will always be with me for the rest of my life. Love you grandpa!!
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Sue Woodward Kean
April 14, 2011 at 9:31 am
Dear Brenda, My deepest condolence to your family, I certainly remember him from the times I lived in Otsego, Your parents were ever so kind to me as I was growing up. He was a wonderful man, please say hello to your Mom. I am thinking of you and have your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
Sue Woodward Kean
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Lyndon and Carmen Cronen
April 14, 2011 at 10:13 am
Dear Mrs. Mario, Brenda, Sally, and Tom
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, one of the stalwart Otsego families has lost a valued member. I remember vividly the times coming to your house to see Tom and always being greeted with care and respect by Mr. Mario. Later on, working summers at the mill, the same respect was received. You only have one father and fortunately you three had a very good one. Read online about your loss and am in Florida or otherwise definitely would be there Wednesday. Travel safe and rejoice in his memory the family time you have together.
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Phil and Alyse Hammond
April 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm
The memories we have shared with him will always be in our hearts. He was a hilarious man, and a great man. We will always remember you grandpa, we love you.
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Anne Hartman
April 14, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Love and heartfelt sympathy, Sally, Bill, Chris, Jackie, Carter, Carlee and family. We know how dearly you all loved “Grandpa” Mario. Love, the Hartman Family.
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Annette Temple
April 15, 2011 at 10:30 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you “Great Grandma”, Brenda & the Hammond family! You are all so blessed to have had “Great Grandpa” in your life. I am thankful for having known him and for also having all of you in my life. I love you all!
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Bob Sponable
April 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Dear Mrs. Mario, Brenda, Sally, and Tommy,
What fond memories I have of Tony and times at your home. He was always an encouragment to all of us kids. He was one of the few adults that was able to strike that difficult balance between having fun with the kids and yet having our respect.
He used to help dad out by letting him use his new Ford when we needed an extra car for a funeral; and that was really something, because he knew I might be driving it.
I don’t remember his reaction to Tommy and Jimmy’s attempt to burn down Scout Park , but I’m sure it was appropriate.
He is the only man I knew that could do a one armed chin up.
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Cassie Pallett
April 15, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I remember sitting on great grandpa’s lap sharing a bowl of grapes. I always will remember you great grandpa!
p.s. Keep watching me score goals!! 🙂
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For 42 years he was employed at the MacSimBar Paper Mill (later Mead Corp.) in Otsego, retiring in 1984. During WWII Tony served his country in the Army Air Force. In 1974 Tony and Linda moved from Otsego to Pine Lake, where he spent most of his time fishing and working in his yard. After their retirement, the Marios spent winters in Florida.
On January 6, 1940, in Otsego he married the former Linda Morris, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Brenda Neupert of Belleville, Sally (Bill) Pallett of Plainwell and Tom (Nancy) Mario of Paradise Valley, AZ; 5 grandchildren, Jody (Bruce) Gielinski, Jill (Steve) Hammond, Cheryl (Gordon) VanderPloeg, Chris (Jackie) Pallett and Tim (Tammy) Pallett; 5 great-grandchildren, Phillip and Alyse Hammond, Carter and Carlee Pallett and Cassie Pallett; a brother, Joe (Alberta) Mario of Tavares, FL; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were an infant son, Anthony Thomas Mario, in 1944; 3 brothers, John, Sam and Frank Mario; a sister, Katherine Macri; and a son-in-law, Phillip Neupert, in 1986.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Rev. Fr. Donald P. Klingler celebrant. Burial of ashes will be at St. Margaret Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Tony may be made to
Arbor Hospice
or
St. Margaret Church
.
Messages of condolence for the family may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Mario
Condolence Messages
Jacque Nulty
April 13, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Linda, Brenda, Sally, and Tom: My parents had may good times with your family while in Otsego and Pine Lake. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Reply
Carter Pallett
April 13, 2011 at 9:56 pm
I will never ever forget all the wonderful times I spent with him at the lake and nobody can take away all the life lessons that I have learned from him. He was and always will be my idol and role model. I will forever miss him but all the memories we shared together will always be with me for the rest of my life. Love you grandpa!!
Reply
Sue Woodward Kean
April 14, 2011 at 9:31 am
Dear Brenda, My deepest condolence to your family, I certainly remember him from the times I lived in Otsego, Your parents were ever so kind to me as I was growing up. He was a wonderful man, please say hello to your Mom. I am thinking of you and have your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
Sue Woodward Kean
Reply
Lyndon and Carmen Cronen
April 14, 2011 at 10:13 am
Dear Mrs. Mario, Brenda, Sally, and Tom
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, one of the stalwart Otsego families has lost a valued member. I remember vividly the times coming to your house to see Tom and always being greeted with care and respect by Mr. Mario. Later on, working summers at the mill, the same respect was received. You only have one father and fortunately you three had a very good one. Read online about your loss and am in Florida or otherwise definitely would be there Wednesday. Travel safe and rejoice in his memory the family time you have together.
Reply
Phil and Alyse Hammond
April 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm
The memories we have shared with him will always be in our hearts. He was a hilarious man, and a great man. We will always remember you grandpa, we love you.
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Anne Hartman
April 14, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Love and heartfelt sympathy, Sally, Bill, Chris, Jackie, Carter, Carlee and family. We know how dearly you all loved “Grandpa” Mario. Love, the Hartman Family.
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Annette Temple
April 15, 2011 at 10:30 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you “Great Grandma”, Brenda & the Hammond family! You are all so blessed to have had “Great Grandpa” in your life. I am thankful for having known him and for also having all of you in my life. I love you all!
Reply
Bob Sponable
April 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Dear Mrs. Mario, Brenda, Sally, and Tommy,
What fond memories I have of Tony and times at your home. He was always an encouragment to all of us kids. He was one of the few adults that was able to strike that difficult balance between having fun with the kids and yet having our respect.
He used to help dad out by letting him use his new Ford when we needed an extra car for a funeral; and that was really something, because he knew I might be driving it.
I don’t remember his reaction to Tommy and Jimmy’s attempt to burn down Scout Park , but I’m sure it was appropriate.
He is the only man I knew that could do a one armed chin up.
Reply
Cassie Pallett
April 15, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I remember sitting on great grandpa’s lap sharing a bowl of grapes. I always will remember you great grandpa!
p.s. Keep watching me score goals!! 🙂
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