Mario Federici

Obituary of Mario Federici

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Mario "Fred" Federici, 95 of Vineland passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his home. After attending Vineland Schools, Mario worked on the family farm while learning to fly at the age of 15. He earned his commercial pilot certificate and joined the Army Air Corps where he was a flight instructor teaching pilots who would go into combat during World War II. After serving his country, Mario became part owner in Downstown Airport where he was a flight instructor, charter pilot and crop duster. He became an FAA designated flight examiner issuing private, commercial and multi engine certificates. He was founder, owner and operator of Eastern Aero Supply until his retirement. Mario's lifelong passion was flying and he flew his beloved Piper Comanche until the age of 91. Mario flew aircraft ranging from open cockpit biplanes to turbine, twin engine aircrafts. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell and was loved by all who knew him, especially those in the aviation community. He is survived by his son Richard Federici (Karen); daughter Susan Federici; grandchildren Marc Federici, Robin Federici-Lewis, and Charles Federici; great grandchildren Madeline, Harper and Ava Lewis; nephew Dr. Peter Federici (Kathy), and niece Carol Federici (Rick Barsuglia). He was predeceased by his wife Joyce Federici; his parents Angelo and Angelina Federici; sisters Gina, Olga, Mary Elizabeth Federici and brother Pete Federici. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 1pm at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, followed by burial of cremains at Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends may gather on Friday from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home. Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com.
Friday
30
June

Gathering at Funeral Home

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, June 30, 2017
DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home
2755 S. Lincoln Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Friday
30
June

Memorial Service

1:00 pm
Friday, June 30, 2017
DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home
2755 S. Lincoln Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Friday
30
June

Burial of Cremains

2:00 pm
Friday, June 30, 2017
Siloam Cemetery
550 N. Valley Ave.
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
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1921 - 2017

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