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MARIO PUGLISI It is with sadness, the family announces the passing of Mario Puglisi on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 84 years. Mario leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 50 years, Carmela; children, Salvatore (Louise), Antonio (Marilyn), Maria (Armand), Coneettina (Daryl), Nunzia; grandchildren, Chantel, Matthew, Nicholas, Stephauie; his two brothers, Franco, Emmauuele (Tina) sister Rose Mary (Salvatore) DAntonio. He also leaves numerous family members in Italy. Mario was predeceased by his three brothers in Italy. Mario served in the Italian Army from 1940 to 1945. After the war he left Italy and moved to Belgium to work in the mines and in 1955 he moved to Canada. Mario worked in construction, for the CN and retired from Wilson Auto Electric. Mario was a private person and totally devoted to his family. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. with Fr. Sam Argenziano officiating. A viewing will be held one half hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow with interment to be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of the Seven Oaks Hospital for the care given to Mario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marios memory to The Childrens Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2004