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August 1, 2012

Mario Mucaria

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TRAVERSE CITY — Mario Mucaria, age 73, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1938 in Detroit.

Mario married the former Joy Gniewkoski on August 31, 1964 in Harbor Woods. Together they raised four wonderful children. Mario served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marines. He was an engineer in the tool and die industry and retired from Dura in Mancelona.

Mario enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Mario is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Joy; his dear children, Mario Mucaria, Jr. of Traverse City, Chris (Danette) Mucaria of Mass., Tony Mucaria of Traverse City, and Corina (Rich) Rybka of Lake Leelanau; his six cherished grandchildren, Nick, Dominic, Joe, Daunte, Hailey, and Gabriel; three sisters; and two brothers.

Mario was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Barney Querbach.

A memorial service honoring Mario will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home with Reverend Kim Hough of Fife Lake officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be left online at www.wolfeoneill.com.

Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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