I know you will want to post condolences to Pat Zollinger : ( And the Pecoraro family.
Pat, I just read this on facebook had not read the paper today. My deepest sympathies. I just picture Mario when I asked you if you wanted to see the kittens and he shook his head no behind you but with a grin and I knew what a special man he was. And in the video feeding them shrimp. Always by your side. If there is ANYTHING I can do or my family I am here.
SCHENECTADY – Mario Pecoraro, Sr., 62, of Schenectady, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Ellis Hospital, after being stricken at home. Mario was born in Roccaromana, Province of Caserta, Italy on April 13, 1948, son of the late Francesco and AnnaMaria Raggozino Pecoraro. He immigrated to the United States at age 12, passing through Ellis Island and living in Queens, before settling in Schenectady. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Linton High School. He helped in the daily operations of his parents pizzeria and deli’s in Albany and Schenectady. Mario was self employed as a Private Investigator for over 35 years, loyally serving the community. Mario was a member of the Crescent Boat Club and the Schenectady Yacht Club and a longtime communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Mario was predeceased by his parents and a sister Carmela D’Andreti. Survivors include his former wife Roseann Marro Pecoraro, of Troy; devoted sons, Francesco M. Pecoraro, of Schenectady and Mario Pecoraro, Jr., and his wife Giuseppina, of Clifton Park; brothers, Cataldo Pecoraro and his wife Maria, of Montreal, Canada, Angelo Pecoraro, and his wife Assunta, of Roccaromana, Italy and Antonio Pecoraro, of Plantation, Fl; his companion Patricia Zollinger and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, at 11 am at St. Anthony’s Church, Seward Place, relatives and friends are invited to attend. Entombment in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mario’s memory to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
I heard this this afternoon and have been speechless. I am so, so sorry Pat. What unspeakable grief. Know I will be lifting up you and Mario's family in prayer and will add his name to the book at Mass at The College of Saint Rose.
It is just surreal. Unexplained pain and suffering are the part of our lives and our loved one's lives we can't understand. Our only comfort is knowing that God is in control and will comfort us and in time bring us peace. Pat, my love, support and prayers are with you.
Stay strong Pat, if you need anything let us know.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
Oh gosh, I JUST talked to him the other day. I am so very sorry...
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
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Shocking, horrible news. All our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and the Pecoraro Family.
