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Mario Marchese Jr. Funeral

May 12, 2014

San Diego, CA

The casket, pictures and flowers for the service held on Monday May 12, at Salli Lynn Chapel, Greenwood Memorial Park. It is very picturesque, and like a small country Church!!

Nephew Tom Robershaw doing the scripture reading.

Pastor Carl Westfall welcoming Family and friends to the service.

On the left Nephew Joel Marchese doing the Eulogy and telling about how Mario had come to visit his Family in Florida and was happy that he had just quit smoking!! On the right niece Marlene Marchese Robershaw shared about growing up in San Diego with Mario and how she got his bike as a hand me down present. She also told about the different places they lived!!

Daughter Diana telling about her Daddy, how he helped her get her first horse, which has been a big part of her life! Her neighbor shared about how Mario was always there to help Diana!!

Nephew Bill Marchese sharing stories and jokes that he and Mario had enjoyed together. Bill had been Mario's closest companion since Mario got sick!! Thank You Bill.

Click on the Pictures for Enlargement and Click on the Flag below for the entombment service and Reception Pictures!!

Daughter Lynell gave a very beautiful and complete memory and life of her Daddy, Mario. His habits, all the fun they had every week with Dad and Mom while growing up, his career in the aircraft industry and even his world travels to France, Africa , Italy and Sicily. On the right, Pastor Carl Westfall has returned to the podium and gave a wonderful message of hope about Christ to the Family from the Scripture's!!

At the end there was a Flag Ceremony and the American Flag was given to the Family. The service was closed and the Family invited all to follow the hearst to the Mausoleum.