Obituary of Mario Baldassarre

Baldassarre, Mario Surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle on Monday, October 15, 2012 Mario Baldassarre in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of 53 years of Giuseppina Baldassarre. Loved father of Gina (Bruno) Castellani, John (Elizabeth) Baldassarre and Dina (Vincenzo) Silvestro. Proud Nonno of Carlo (Kelly) Castellani, Christina Castellani, Daniel, Marcus and Monica Baldassarre and Bis Nonno of Santino Castellani. Also survived by his sisters, nieces and nephews in Italy. A special thank you to Dr. Maria McKenzie and staff at Victoria Hospital. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, 345 Lyle Street, on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Donations to St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund or London Regional Cancer Program c/o LHSF would be appreciated.