Obituary of Mario Peter Cirillo

Mario P Cirillo Sr, 88, of Bernardsville, NJ passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2012 at Holly Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Bernardsville, NJ on August 28, 1924 where he resided for his entire life. Mario served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII. He worked for Union # 232 for thirty five years as an assistant mason. After he retired he worked as a custodian for several local churches. Mario is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Esther, two sons and daughters in law, Rodger and Priscilla, Mario Jr and Jennifer, a daughter Deborah, 6 grandchildren, David, Sarah, Nick, Christina, Armando, and Joseph, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Mario was a loving husband and a devoted father. He will be missed by all. A liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Saturday September 22, 2012 at 10am at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bernardsville, NJ, followed by burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday September 21, 2012 from 4-8pm at the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ. For more information please contact the Funeral Home at 908-766-0250 or to light an online condolence candle visit our website www.gcfuneralhome.com.