Obituary of Mario J. Di Sanza

Mario Joseph DiSanza, 84, lived in Long Beach, New York. He was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and raised his family in Yonkers, New York. Mario is the beloved husband and patriarch of three generations, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Oceanside, New York. Mario instilled in all those around him a sense of fairness, caring and love. He opened his home and his heart to anyone who graced his doorstep or barstools. Born on February 28, 1930, Mario was the loving son of the late Marguerite and Joseph Di Sanza. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Janet Di Sanza (née Tapio) and his beloved brother Anthony Di Sanza. Mario was the devoted father of three sons - Raymond Joseph and wife Lydia (née Mordell), Joseph and wife Jean (née Stevenson) and Robert John and wife Michele (née Mc Laughlin). He was the loving grandfather to Keri Elizabeth Giordano, Dr. Raymond Joseph Di Sanza II, Robert Keith Di Sanza, Kristen Jean Di Sanza, Joseph Paul Di Sanza, Robert Michael Di Sanza and Mario Di Sanza, as well as two great-grandchildren - Domenico Raymond Giordano and Liliana Rae Di Sanza. He was preceded in death by his much-loved sister, Angelina Naclerio, affectionately known to all as Bubbles. Mario was a life-long Yankee fan who shared his passion for the Bronx Bombers with all those around him. When his sons were young boys, Mario actively served as coach and manager for the Fordham Little League, where he instilled many important life lessons in these young players. Mario enjoyed working in the beer industry at Anheuser-Busch, Schaefer and Rheingold for 30 years. He moved on to Merrill Lynch and then worked at The Sherry-Netherland Hotel and retired in 1984 Following his retirement, Mario loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed creating photo collages of many special people and places. Mario enjoyed many other hobbies such as wood working, plants, cactus and bonsai trees, as well as brisk walks along the boardwalk of Long Beach, regardless of the weather.