Mario Earl DEMARCO

DeMARCO, Mario Earl - Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, after lengthy heart and cancer complications, on Wednesday January 9, 2008 in his 85th year. Predeceased by his former wife Marie Victoria DeMarco. Special father to Murray, Mark and Kandy and grandfather to Troy, Chad, Donovan, Mathew, Lindsay and Danielle. Lovingly remembered by his great- grandchildren. Mario, known as “Super Mario“ to his friends and family was a World War II veteran along with his predeceased brother Wilfred DeMarco, Pilot DFC. He was also predeceased by his sister Lillian. He is survived by his brothers Norval and Mickey. Mario served in France and Germany with his friend and senior officer Conn Smythe and shared special early years in Timmins with his childhood friend Ken Thomson. After the war he moved south to Niagara- on-the-Lake. Mario was a Class A Master mechanic and a technical and design professional. In the early 1950's Mario built Niagara's oldest and current “Jakes“ french fry truck as well as many racecars, motorcycles and farm implements. Mario also built the Evel Knievel Museum in Niagara Falls with apprentices Chad and Ryan and assisted with the “That's Incredible“ Museum. In prior years he also worked on the Hydro project. He will be sadly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 12th at 12:30 p.m. at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls. In memory of Mario donations to G.N.G.H. ICU, the Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com 10956953