Mario J. Reali

June 27, 2017

Mario Joseph Reali of Manhasset, NY died at home on June 27, 2017 at 4:20 p.m. He was born in Italy on February 1, 1923 to Michael and Modesta and was the eldest of four sisters - Mary, Theresa, Edith, Angelina and a brother John. Mario came to the United States at the age of five. He worked hard to help his parents raise and support the family. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and often shared his memories of the battles at Normandy. Soon after his return from the war, he met his beautiful bride, Marie Antoinette, from Inwood, NY with whom he enjoyed 70 years of Marriage. Together they had three loving children, Toni, Mario and Michael. They were blessed with 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren with a set of twins on the way. Mario was the owner of Republic Carting Company, Matomic Leasing, Nationwide Recycling and Island Truck Center. During his spare time he enjoyed golfing and won several championships at the Lake Success Golf Club. He was very dedicated to his family, but his faith was most important to him. He was particularly devoted to St. Anthony, St. Michael the Archangel and St. Padre Pio. During his life and especially in his later years, he worked tirelessly to help raise funds to beautify and restore the churches and shrines in Pietrelcina, Italy, the birthplace of both St. Padre Pio and his wife. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in Mario Reali's memory to the Rosa Mystica Foundation of America and the Padre Pio Homeless Shelter.