Mario Gregorio

Mario Gregorio of Cold Spring, NY passed away on December 16, 2024, after struggling with health complications. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old.

Mario was born on June 14, 1951, in Sassinoro, Italy to the late Modestino and Giuseppina (Conte) Gregorio. He came to The United States in 1968, at the age of 17. On September 24, 1972, he married Maria Conte.

He was a well-known and highly respected member of his community. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity were a constant staple of his character. He was a hardworking man, who always took pride in delivering the highest quality masonry work for all of his customers. He spent much of his personal time in his garden where he would grow flowers, trees, and vegetables, that he would soon thereafter share with his friends and family. He was the life of every event he attended, always spreading happiness and laughter with a witty joke and a friendly smile. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in the form of gardening, hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed expressing his creative side while doing arts and crafts at home with his grandchildren. 

Mario is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years Maria, His loving son Chris Gregorio, his daughter in law Tara Chauvin Gregorio, and his 2 cherished grandchildren Eva and Mario, his dear sisters Christina Appollonio (Armando) of Sassinoro, Italy, Pellegrina Romano, Crocifissa Velardo (Angelo), and many nieces and nephews.

Mario was predeceased by his eldest son Steve Gregorio in 2020.

Friends may call on Thursday December 19, 2024 from 5-8:00pmat Clinton Funeral Home, 21 Parrott Street, Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday December 20, 2024 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair Street, Cold Spring. Interment will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Ossining. 

In lieu of sending flowers, the family has requested that anyone seeking to make a contribution, to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.