SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mario R. Trieste, 92, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
He was born on March 13, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY where he met his wife Lucille. He was the son of the late Mauro Trieste and Natalie Dignoti Trieste.
Mario was a chemical engineer who started his own business, Stratford Materials, in Farmingdale, Long Island. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mario was a proud WWII veteran. Through his 92 and 1/2 years, Mario earned a very unique reputation of being the most positive person who was always finding ways to make everyone he met laugh. As we go to sleep thinking about him, we can be sure to have pleasant dreams. For now, rest assured Mario is at peace with his girl Lucille Joy.
Mario Richard Trieste was the proud husband of the late Lucille Joy Trieste. He is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Whelan and husband James, Maz Trieste and partner Hash Gile, Diane Trieste and wife Lupe; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie, Chelsea, five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Sophia, Bradley, Macy, Rylen, Beatrice and Leonie; and brother, Richard Trieste.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY with Father Thomas H. Chevalier officiating.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Interment with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
