Mario Scolamiero, 88, of Belleville passed away at home on February 29, 2012.
Mario was born on February 10,1924, in Newark and has resided in Belleville for the last 55 years. He was formerly employed as a chemist with Congelle Company in Kearny.
Mario is predeceased by his parents, Michael and Eufemia; his bothers: Peter, Michael, and Vincent; and his sister, Marie.
Surviving are his nieces, Michele Sebastiano and Maria Baker; and four great- nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 9:15 AM at Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Liturgy at St. Lucy's Church in Newark. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 4, from 3:00-6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, One Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.