Mario DiNicola

Mario DiNicola, 77, passed away peacefully at Lyons Veterans Hospital, Lyons NJ on Sunday April 1 2012. A longtime resident of Hillside, Mario was employed for many years at Western Electric, Union. He was also employed by the Hillside School District and various supermarkets in Hillside. Mario had a love for animals. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1955-1957.

Mario was predeceased by his dear wife Greta and his son Mario. He is survived by his daughters Linda Plesnik, Diane Pierson and her husband John, and Eileen DiNicola. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children, as well as his sisters Antoinette Tassello and Louise Spagone.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday April 4 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM to the McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Ave Union NJ. A service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8PM. A service will be held at Townley Presbyterian Church 829 Salem Road Union NJ on Thursday April 5 at 11AM. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mario’s name may be made at www.halrescue.org