Stoneham's Mario Corsaro Passes Away

A release from the Barile Family Funeral Home:

Mario Corsaro of Stoneham, 95, the owner of iconic Varese Shoes of the North End in Boston, passed away peacefully on Aug. 3 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife Brigitte (Haenggi) Corsaro, his treasured children Sara, Dario and Sandro, Sandro's wife Ellen and their daughter Mia.

Born in San Gregorio di Catania, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rosaria (Caudullo) Corsaro and dear brother of the late Santuzza Caltanissetta.

Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories on Tuesday, August 6th from 5-8 pm at Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St, Stoneham. Parking attendants are available. A Funeral Mass celebrating Mario's life will be on Wednesday, August 7th at 10 am at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham. Interment will take place this Wednesday following the funeral mass.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in the name of Mario Corsaro to The Lahey Hospital and direct all funds to 5 West Cardiology Unit.