Obituary of Mario D'Onofrio

Mario D’Onofrio "Uncle", age 94, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 3, 1930 in San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Benevento, Italy, he was a son of the late John and Lena DePalma D’Onofrio. Mario was a mechanical engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft for many years before his retirement. He was an avid tennis player and also enjoyed showcasing his voice at karaoke events with his friends. A loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many, to know Uncle was to love him. He will be deeply missed by all.

He is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Maria Coppini, Karen DeCarolis, Dana Mary Varkel, Laura Stilson, Jennifer Nicoletti, Rachel Dryden, Susan Benso, Anthony Coppini, Martin Marzullo, Emil Marzullo, Daniel Marzullo and John and Ralph D’Onofrio, as well as his great nieces, Jessica DeCarolis, Marcea Stilson, Bobbie Stilson and a great nephew, Ryan Nicoletti. He was predeceased by his brother, Ralph D'Onofrio, his sisters, Anna Coppini, Grace Montanaro, Carmela Marzullo, Eleanor DiPronio, Mary Caputo and his brother-in-law and pal, John Caputo and his nephew, Anthony DiPronio.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Visiting Angels for their kindness and comfort they provided.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. For online condolences, please visit us at www.abriola.com.