If you asked anyone to describe Mario with one word. Most would tell you that it is simply not possible. He truly was one of a kind. Mario had the most amazing smile that could lift you up even if you were at your lowest. He cared more about others than himself most of the time. If anyone ever needed ANYTHING, and Mario could give it to them, he would do so without hesitation. We will always remember him as the goofy, outgoing, caring and loving person he was. Mario spent a copious amount of his recent life with his family on 357th Street in Eastlake. Where although, he may have drove his family up the wall (as Papa Tom would say). He still found an abundance of time to care for them like no other. Mario loved watching scary movies with Ma (his grandmother Margie Blakemore). He loved hanging out with his cousins who would visit, and some who also live in the same home. I do not believe there was anything Mario enjoyed doing more than going shopping for groceries, and coming back home to cook for his family. Anyone who has Mario on facebook knows his favorite movie: A BRONXTALE. Mario could watch that movie ten times a day and it never got old. Mario also loved sports, hiking in the woods, fires in the backyard and basically any chance he had to spend time with people who needed him the most.
Mario meant the world to his family. He leaves behind his Grandmother Margeret Blakermore-Yafanaro, his Mother Kelli Blakemore-Yeckley, his father Michael John Corrao, his Aunt's Rita Hall- Blakemore, Michelle Blakemore-Tricomi, Kim Mueller, Maria Corrao, his Uncle Carmen Corrao, his brothers Michael, Kevin, Sebastian, and Nicholas. Mario also leaves behind many cousins, nephews and his niece.
Mario joins much of his family. Including his best bud, his Papa Tom Blakemore, his Grandmother Rita Corrao-Valerio, his Grandfather Michael Corrao, His Uncles: Thomas Blakemore, Anthony Blakemore, His Aunt Michelle Corrao, his cousin Carmen Blakemore. And many more.
I want to thank everyone who donates. And just say that with every donation that is received, it will ensure Mario's loved ones of just how dear and significant Mario's young life was to everyone he knew. Each and every donation is very important to our family. Expenses will ensure that Mario reaches his final resting spot.
Kevin Corrao (brother) and Michelle Tricomi (aunt) will be in charge of the donations and final expenses.
Finally we just want to say we always love you Mario Joseph. We will miss you more than you will ever know. May peace be with your kind soul. Amen.