Mario M. Raimato

Mario M. Raimato of Kennett Square.

Mario M. Raimato, 83 of Kennett Square, PA died Sunday January 24, 2016 at home.

He was the husband of Florence M. Spence Raimato with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Born July 22, 1932 in Kennett Square, PA he was the son of the late Gelsomino Raimato and the late Mafalda Musischi Raimato.

Mario graduated from St. Patrick Elementary School and Kennett High School Class of 1950.

He was a member of UAW Local 435.

Mario was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square, PA.

He was a paint inspector with General Motors for 29 1/2 years before retiring. Mario loved his family and it brought him great joy to spend time with them at the beach, attending church and during Sunday dinners which he hosted weekly. He was also a big Nascar fan and loved to tend to his garden. He was adored by his grandchildren and was a role model for his entire family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Lynn Raimato Commodari (Jim Hamilton) of Newark, DE, son, Mario Michael Raimato, Jr. (Michelle) of Avondale, PA, grandchildren, Christopher Commodari, Lauren Commodari, Chelsea Commodari, Rebecca Raimato, Francis Raimato and Samuel Raimato; brother Frank Raimato and sister, Marie McMillen both of Kennett Square, PA.

He was preceded in death by brothers, James Raimato, Henry Raimato, Robert Raimato and Michael Raimato.

Relatives and Friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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