Absent
Comrade
MARIO AVERSA
08-27-2009
Mario Aversa, a longtime White Plains resident, passed
away on August 25, at the age of 65. He was born May 5, 1944 in Torre di
Ruggiero, Calabria, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in 1958. He graduated
from White Plains High School in 1964. He served in the Vietnam War from
August 1966 to September 1967, during which time he received a National
Defense Service medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal and
a Combat Infantryman Badge. He received his BA from Kansas State and his MBA
from Pace University. He retired from Con Edison after 35 years of service.
Mario loved to spend time with his family. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed
traveling. Mario was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Maria Grazia
Aversa. He is survived by his sister Nina (Frank) Godino of W. Harrison, his
brother Antonio (Franca) Aversa of W. Harrison, his sister Giovanna (Gaetano)
Urbano of Medway, MA, his sister Bruna (Dominick) Barbieri of W. Harrison and
his brother Vittorio (Lori) Aversa of W. Caldwell, NJ. Also surviving are 15
nieces and nephews and 29 great nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be
Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on
Saturday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with interment following at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in "Honor
of Mario Aversa" to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. MCMAHON, LYON
& HARTNETT FUNERAL HOME 491 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 (914)
949-7777
