Obituary of Mario Dioguardi

Dioguardi, Mario - After a brave battle with cancer on Saturday November 18, 2006 at the St.Catharines General Hospital, died peacefully in the presence of his family in his 77th year. Loving husband to Giuseppina for 48 years. Beloved Papa to Patrizia Pomeroy (Tony) of Toronto, Marilena of St.Catharines and Luisa of St.Catharines and his beloved cat Martini. Survived by his sisters-in-law Lucia Pasciullo of Thunder Bay, Gilda Tacconelli of Italy and Antonietta Tacconelli of Italy. Also survived by Sergio Ciofani (Maria Pia), Gabriele of Italy and his entire families in Italy, Canada and United States. Predeceased by his parents Domenica and Camillo, brother Ernesto and sister-in-law Maria. Mario enjoyed cycling, boxing, hunting, soccer, bocci and dancing throughout his life. He was warm-hearted, generous, passionate, free spirited and charismatic to all that knew him. Mario was very active as a member at Club Roma with various activities. "Un Amico Del Popolo" "A Friend of the People" Mr. Dioguardi is resting at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street until Wednesday at 10:30am. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church at 11am. Visiting hours are Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Vigil Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 3:30pm. Entombment will take place at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to be made to the St. Catharines General Hospital Cancer Care Centre in Mario's honour. Papa we love you and miss you, but we will see you soon.