He was born at home, at 1624 Hillman Street, to parents Luigi Bertolini and Elena Macor. He grew up at 213 S. Main Street. In 1933, he and his family returned to Bertiolo, Italy for one year. He became fluent in French and Italian.
He met wife Ada at a dance. When they became engaged, not all of her family were happy with the news, because Mario's family were so obviously Italian. Nevertheless they were married 7/30/49. After the marriage, everyone was eventually won over by the charm and personality of Mario. Even lofty aunt Henrietta (Bobbie) admitted that she grew to adore him.
Mario and Ada lived in Iowa City together while attending Iowa State University for their teaching certification courses. They then lived at 949 Frederick in Niles, and had four children: Joseph, Mary Helen, Mary Frances, and Lawrence. Daughter Judy died in infancy.
Mario was a well-known local artist, with paintings in the permanent collection of the Butler Institute of American Art. He made his living as a school art teacher. In his spare time, he was active as a member of the TAG art group of Youngstown.
After a sudden fall and short stay at Northside Medical, he died surrounded by his family. He was followed in death by daughter Mary Helen, wife Ada, and more recently brother Livio. Survivors include two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
He met wife Ada at a dance. When they became engaged, not all of her family were happy with the news, because Mario's family were so obviously Italian. Nevertheless they were married 7/30/49. After the marriage, everyone was eventually won over by the charm and personality of Mario. Even lofty aunt Henrietta (Bobbie) admitted that she grew to adore him.
Mario and Ada lived in Iowa City together while attending Iowa State University for their teaching certification courses. They then lived at 949 Frederick in Niles, and had four children: Joseph, Mary Helen, Mary Frances, and Lawrence. Daughter Judy died in infancy.
Mario was a well-known local artist, with paintings in the permanent collection of the Butler Institute of American Art. He made his living as a school art teacher. In his spare time, he was active as a member of the TAG art group of Youngstown.
After a sudden fall and short stay at Northside Medical, he died surrounded by his family. He was followed in death by daughter Mary Helen, wife Ada, and more recently brother Livio. Survivors include two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
He was born at home, at 1624 Hillman Street, to parents Luigi Bertolini and Elena Macor. He grew up at 213 S. Main Street. In 1933, he and his family returned to Bertiolo, Italy for one year. He became fluent in French and Italian.
He met wife Ada at a dance. When they became engaged, not all of her family were happy with the news, because Mario's family were so obviously Italian. Nevertheless they were married 7/30/49. After the marriage, everyone was eventually won over by the charm and personality of Mario. Even lofty aunt Henrietta (Bobbie) admitted that she grew to adore him.
Mario and Ada lived in Iowa City together while attending Iowa State University for their teaching certification courses. They then lived at 949 Frederick in Niles, and had four children: Joseph, Mary Helen, Mary Frances, and Lawrence. Daughter Judy died in infancy.
Mario was a well-known local artist, with paintings in the permanent collection of the Butler Institute of American Art. He made his living as a school art teacher. In his spare time, he was active as a member of the TAG art group of Youngstown.
After a sudden fall and short stay at Northside Medical, he died surrounded by his family. He was followed in death by daughter Mary Helen, wife Ada, and more recently brother Livio. Survivors include two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
He met wife Ada at a dance. When they became engaged, not all of her family were happy with the news, because Mario's family were so obviously Italian. Nevertheless they were married 7/30/49. After the marriage, everyone was eventually won over by the charm and personality of Mario. Even lofty aunt Henrietta (Bobbie) admitted that she grew to adore him.
Mario and Ada lived in Iowa City together while attending Iowa State University for their teaching certification courses. They then lived at 949 Frederick in Niles, and had four children: Joseph, Mary Helen, Mary Frances, and Lawrence. Daughter Judy died in infancy.
Mario was a well-known local artist, with paintings in the permanent collection of the Butler Institute of American Art. He made his living as a school art teacher. In his spare time, he was active as a member of the TAG art group of Youngstown.
After a sudden fall and short stay at Northside Medical, he died surrounded by his family. He was followed in death by daughter Mary Helen, wife Ada, and more recently brother Livio. Survivors include two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
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