Mario Victoriano Garcia

Mario V Garcia, 82, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020. He was born in Havana, Cuba and was married to his childhood sweetheart, Maria Del Carmen Cabrera Garcia, for over 54 years prior to her passing. In 1961, he immigrated to the U.S. along with Maria to build a better life together initially in New York City, then in Miami Beach, and ultimately settling down in Tampa Florida.

Throughout his life, Mario served his community and family faithfully. He attended the University of Havana and New York University for Civil Engineering. During his career, he worked as a Land Surveyor in Florida, as a Real Estate Broker where he founded Tierra Del Sol Realty, and as a Civil Engineer for Hillsborough County. He retired in 2002 to pursue his passion for life traveling around the world. He had a tremendous hunger for knowledge that included world religions and philosophy.

He is predeceased by his wife Maria and son Ricky. He is survived by his two daughters, Maritza and Barbara; his son Mario Jr.; and his grandchildren Alys, Dena, and Lillian. He will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends.