Mario P. Gagliardi passed away very peacefully on Friday, February 22nd at Artis Senior Living Center in Princeton Junction, NJ. He was 83 years old. Born in Malito, Cosenza in Italy, he was the son of Vincenzo and Vincenzina Gagliardi. He graduated St. John’s University in 1957 and received his Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry from Brooklyn College in 1962. He was a research chemist for many years in the printing ink industry and eventually owned his own business. He lived in Pompton Plains, NJ for 35 years and retired to both Monroe, NJ and Boynton Beach Florida.

He was a member of Pequannock Unico for many years as well as the Italian American Club of Stonebridge in Monroe. In his later years he was passionate about music, painting, sculpting and traveling but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family.

Mario will always be remembered by all those who loved him, especially his wife of 59 years, Lorraine, whom he adored. Survivors include his daughter Suzanne Caputo and her husband Dan, and Lynn Hilger and her husband Marty. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Daniel, Robert and Alyssa Caputo along with his brother Dr. Fortunato Gagliardi, his wife and 4 children of Malito, Cosenza in Italy. He also leaves behind his lifelong friends Dom and Elizabeth Caccavo and their children Mark and Marilyn.

Known for his warmth and friendly demeanor, he will be missed by his family and many friends.

All are welcome to celebrate Mario’s life at a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 2ndat 11:00 AM at St. Vincents Martyr Church, 26 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ. Entoumbment will be at Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown, NJ.

If you would like to remember Mario, please consider a donation to Alzheimer’s New Jersey either online at www.ALZNJor mail to: Alzheimer’s New Jersey

Attn: Development Dept.
Alzheimer’s New Jersey
425 Eagle Rock Avenue, #203
Roseland, NJ 07068

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