ETA Mario Cervini has passed away

I just learned from an email in another ETA group that ETA Maria Cervini passed away on Friday July 10th from cancer. Per an email I read from Richard Rosenthal, Mario participated in the Windsor Elvis Festival since its inception and was able to attend some of this years' Windsor Elvis Fest, but was unfortunately unable to compete.

Here is the obituary that was in the Windsor Star and also there is a link where one can leave their condolences to the family:


Cervini, Mario
CERVINI, Mario Passed away after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 10, 2009. Together in love with Bonnie Roach for 12 years. Cherished father of Thomas, Louise (Mike), and James. Loving son of Antonietta and the late Angelo Cervini (1993). Dearest brother of Bill Cervini. Loved son in-law of Shirley Roach and brother in-law of Marilyn Roach (John) and Janice Pulley (Richard). Mario will be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He spent 27 years as a dutiful employee of Heinz. Mario gained recognition in the local community as an Elvis tribute artist. His entertainment expertise brought enjoyment to seniors, vacationers and many other community event visitors. He has been a participant in the annual Windsor Elvis Fest since its inception. Mario's family members and friends have benefited from his generous and selfless nature. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Tuesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Service to Celebrate Mario's life will be held by his family and friends, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations, made by cheque, to the Leamington Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Mario's family. Family and friends are invited to share their memories and words of comfort at www.reidfuernalhome.ca In the words of Mario (and Elvis), "I did it my way!"

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