Tedesco, Mario

— Mario Tedesco, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Mario was born in San Martino Valle Caudina, Italy. He was the son of late Michele Tedesco and Giuseppina Gallo Tedesco. Mario was the devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Rosa Tedesco.

Mario grew up in Italy. He and his wife, Rosa, moved to Troy in 1977. He was a dedicated worker who provided for his family throughout his entire life. He retired from H.V.C.C. in 2014. He fully enjoyed retirement. On most days Mario could be found walking his beloved dogs, Bentley and Walle. He enjoyed drinking his favorite espresso Kimbo, as well as watching Italian television and soccer. Mario also had a unique sense of humor and enjoyed sharing a laugh with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling with his family to the ocean, returning to Italy to visit family, resting in the sun next to the pool and eating his favorite Frutti di mare. Of all the things Mario loved, nothing could compare to the love he had for his granddaughter, Elisabeth.

Mario is survived by his children, Michael (Lindsay) Tedesco and Giuseppina (Eric) Klym; his granddaughter Elisabeth Klym and step-granddaughters, Addison and Caitlyn Klym; his twin brother Raffaele (Lea) Tedesco and his sister, Giovanna (Francesco) Tedesco Melisci along with many loving family and friends both here in the United States and Italy. Mario was predeceased by his brother, Luigi Tedesco.

Visitation will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet on Monday, December 14, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow the service in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Masks will be required and social distancing will be followed.

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