Mario Santos

Jr.

Mario Santos , J r. , of Cliffside Park , N.J. (73) , passed away on July 4 , 2021 at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his wife and loving family after battling multiple health issues. Mario is survived by his wife , Rosemary , for whom they celebrated 40 years of marriage earlier this year. Rosemary was a devoted wife to Mario , providing love and care through their marriage especially through these last few months. Mario was born in Manhattan , N.Y. and was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp , for which he was extremely proud. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #310. He retired from a lifelong career in the Embroidery Industry and later worked part time at Lowes. Once retired Mario became the ultimate TV Remote Controller - single handedly keeping Supernatural at the top of the ratings. He was King of the neighborhood , keeping an eye on everyone and reminding them of their proper place to park and if they did not, we sure heard about it. When time allowed, he would spend many hours in the kitchen cooking his favorite Italian dishes including fresh mozzarella and singing along to Dean & Frank while doing his best to embarrass  his great -nieces, Madison, Reese and his God Daughter Skyler, not realizing they were his biggest fans. Family always came first for Mario. He was present for every holiday, graduation, birthday, and event telling us exactly how we should be doing it while celebrating it all. In between naps, Mario was a presence! Vocal and in charge-but so loving and proud... especially of "The Girls." Mario also is survived by his brother-in-law, Michael Blum and his family in Florida, his sister-in-law, Arlene Blum, his nieces Sherylann LaTorre, her husband Michael and their three daughters. He is also survived by a sister and brothers.  "YOU AND ME , BABE"