Mario Gregorio of Cold Spring, New York, passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, after struggling with health complications. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old.
Mario was born on June 14, 1951, in Sassinoro, Italy, to the late Modestino and Giuseppina (Conte) Gregorio. He came to the U.S. in 1968 at age 17. On Sept. 24, 1972, he married Maria Conte.
He was a well-known and highly respected member of his community. His kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity were a constant staple of his character. He was a hardworking man who always took pride in delivering the highest quality masonry work for all of his customers.
He spent much of his personal time in his garden, where he would grow flowers, trees and vegetables that he would soon thereafter share with his friends and family. He was the life of every event he attended, always spreading happiness and laughter with a witty joke and a friendly smile. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in the form of gardening, hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed expressing his creative side while doing arts and crafts at home with his grandchildren.
Mario is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Maria; his loving son, Chris Gregorio; his daughter-in-law, Tara Chauvin Gregorio; his two cherished grandchildren, Eva and Mario; his dear sisters, Christina Appollonio (Armando) of Sassinoro, Italy, Pellegrina Romano and Crocifissa Velardo (Angelo); and many nieces and nephews. Mario was predeceased by his eldest son, Steve Gregorio, in 2020.
Friends may call on Thursday (Dec. 19) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott St., in Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (Dec. 20) at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair St., in Cold Spring. Interment will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Ossining.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace.