Mario J. Mazza

Prayers for Mario J. Mazza, 93, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Wood Dale, will be said Monday, November 11, 2013, 9:30 a.m., at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.  The Funeral Mass will follow, 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine, IL 60074.  The interment will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine.

Mario was born August 20, 1920 in Chicago, and he passed away peacefully, November 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.

Mario was a WWII, U.S. Army Veteran, having received 5 Bronze Battle Stars and 1 Silver Battle Star for Bravery.

Mario was the loving father of Thomas (Lori) Mazza and Janice (Philip) Rosenburg; loving grandfather of Christopher (Kenzey) Mazza, Jason (Mary) Mazza, Patrick Mazza, Stacey (David March) Mazza, Pamela (John) Smith, Jeanette (Mark) Corridon and Brian (Amy) Rosenburg; loving great-grandfather of Madeline, Lainee, Jacob and Emelia Mazza, Joe and Kaitlyn Corridon, Johnny and Gracie Smith and Austin Rosenburg.

Mario was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores J. (nee Gappinski) Mazza, grandson, Josiah Smith, parents, Giuseppe and Madeline (nee Dal Santo) Mazzacavallo and many brothers and sisters.

Memorials will be appreciated to the charity of one’s choice.