Mario Funeral B

Mario Marchese Jr. Funeral

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The hearst has backed in to receive Mario's coffin, with Family and friends waiting to follow them to the Mausoleum!!

Jerry Driscoll long time friend of Mario They used to Party together when they both were younger!! Jerry has now become my email buddy!!

My youngest son Tom Robershaw visiting with my older brother Reggie Robershaw. Reggie lives just up the street from Mario!!

My wife Marlene talking to Mario's niece Betty Jo Marchese, son and daughter-in-law while we wait!!

The picture above and on the right is the Family and Friends of Mario following the hearst to the Mausoleum. The center picture is of Pastor Karl Westfall delivering final words of encouragement to Family and Friends at Mario's final resting place!! The staff included two Baptist Pastors who also were and encourgement to the Family!!

The Reception

We are now back at Mario's house for The Reception, given by daughters Lynell and Diana. In the mirror also taking a picture is Diana's husband John Anderson. It was a wonderful time for Friends and Family to share their memories and help heal their loss of a loved one!!

Daughter Diana with cousin Laurie Marchese, daughter of Joe Marchese!!

Daughter Lynell with Friends and Family behind her!!

On the left is cousin's Bill Marchese, Linda, Laurie and friend of Barbara Marchese, Joe Vini. On the right is my wife Marlene Marchese with Lynell's husband George Zogbo!!

Cousins Stanley Bialecki and Linda Glaser!!They are both grandchildren of Rose Marchese, Mario's deceased siser.

Above is Marlene's daughter Natalie Dixon, and her cousin Laurie Marchese!!

Above left are Stephany and mom Yvonne. Yvonne is the daughter of Aunt Josephine, Mario's sister who will be 99 in July. She was also there at one of the tables visiting with everyone. On the right, Lynell is visiting with former neighbors and Friends, the Jillson Family and Barbara Alvarez.

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