Mario Joseph DeStefani Sr., born May 2, 1923, in Hollister,
passed away in San Martin on May 16, 2003.
Mario Joseph DeStefani Sr., born May 2, 1923, in Hollister, passed away in San Martin on May 16, 2003. He was 80 years old.

Mario lived in Hollister until he married Santa Leonti and moved to San Martin where he lived until his death. He did farming most of his life.

Mario was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by sons Joseph Paul and Mario Jr. and his wife; sisters Judy Schwartz, Victoria Howard and Rita Freitas and husband Gene; grandchildren Geordia Prichard and husband Russell, Jayme DeStefani, Joseph DeStefani; great grandchild Russell Prichard Jr.; and in-laws Carm and Carrol Rasmussen, Tony and Lillian Leonti, Eleanor Harden, Joe and Grace Leonti and Marilyn Leonti. He also is survived by many nephews and nieces.

Mario was a Navy veteran of World War II. He belonged to the Sons of Italy. He liked to hunt and fish, and during his retired years he loved to go gambling in Reno, Nev.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday night at St. Mary’s Church with visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine.

Arrangements by Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.

Donations to favorite charity appreciated.

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