Obituary of Mario Gargarella
GARGARELLA, Mario
Born in Treglio, Italy on July 22, 1944. Passed away peacefully in the company of his two boys and first cousin on January 2, 2018 at Parkwood Hospital at the age of 74, after a valiant and courageous battle with glioblastoma. Treasured and deeply loved husband of Jan Gargarella (pre deceased) for 46 years. Beloved and respected father to Carmine and his wife Diane, and John and his wife Michelle, of London. Devoted and cherished Grandfather to his grandchildren Emily, Benjamin, Luke and Logan Gargarella. It was their stories he was most interested in. Dearest brother to Tony and Franco Gargarella ( both pre deceased) and their wives Guiseppina and Barbara whom he loved very much. Highly respected uncle to his nephews and nieces whom all love him so much. His excited spirit and devotion to his sons and their families will be forever held close to their hearts. He has left us a legacy of strength, perseverance, commitment, humour, stubbornness and opinion :), but above all else, unconditional love! Attributes that would come out quickly to those that were lucky enough to know him. The Gargarella family would like to extend their deepest thanks Dr. Macdonald and Dr. Bauman and their care team as well as the beautiful care he received from the Parkwood Hospital – Palliative Care team in his last days. To Carlo Gargarella (nephew) who sacrificed much and played an active role through Mario’s fight and the close support he received from Henry Pasquini, Giuliano Dicola and Nick Vasija who were all constant pillars of friendship – Thank you!
Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Sunday, January 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 o’clock. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 345 Lyle Street, on Monday morning, January 7th at 11 o’clock. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkwood Institute Palliative Care would be appreciated.
“Mario will always be fondly remembered by those that knew him”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mario Gargarella 2019..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario