Mario Lavorato Obituary

Nine years Mario...alot has happened in 9 years since you left us all missing you..your with my Husband now Jerry Helwig, Sr,,he always said you were going too be the next Mayor one day, your also with our friend Beth Luckey, she said you were with the angles now I bet she is laughing with you in Heaven..YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN MY DEAR FRIEND...Love ya... Juanita Helwig...

Its been 9 years since we lost such a gifted young man. Funny, but today I picked up his picture missing him wasn't funny..I felt sad remembering some of the crazy things he would manage to talk me into..like the time we fell off the float at the Houby day PARADE..OMG, we laughed for hours it was raining ice balls that day. He made my early days with the Police Dept fun especially on difficult days. I always called him a gifted up coming Politician the kind, and gentle soul of a caring young man..maybe is is gone from us, but he left many of us never forgetting his smile.. My heart goes out too his Family, along with a prayer.

Dear Sharon & Tillio & Family, I am so sorry for your loss and share your sorrow, grief, tears and pain. I know that there are no words that can comfort us when our loved ones have passed. Only knowing you and what you are going thru; for I too understand after loosing my Mom this November, Papa & my Brother last year. So for now, I pray for you and send my deepest condolences. For surely our family members are now at rest, in peace and no more pain, they are at rest in Our Lord Jesus. One day we will all meet again, til then we remember them always in our hearts & prayers. God Bless you with love, Lorraine Aiello

I just learned of Mario's passing. To the Lavorato Family, You are in my prayers. I know you lost someone who was loved by many. He truly was a great person to be around. He always razzed me all the time cause i'm a Sox fan. I'm going to miss that. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. He is in a better place now. God Bless You, and your family.

mario,
I sent a meesage and it never somehow made it in your book. I am so saddened--remember the chocolate shake at baskin robbins---- hahaha i will always love you. cynthia montavon berwyn il

I am extremely sad of Mario's passing,He hardly knew me when I had a bad accident.He was there & held my hand & cleaned my blood away from my head.....HE WAS MY GUARDIAN ANGEL.After I got better & the first time I saw him since that day,there was never a time he was the first I would walk up to.....hug & kiss.I hope to god we meet again.Thank you Mario....I will never forget you & I will miss you alway's.You are the most loving man I ever met.

I love you!!!

it is hard to believe you are gone. It seemed like only yesterday we were having a drink together and hanging out. Rest In Peace friend. Now you are singing songs in heaven. Until we meet again.

My condolences to the Lavorato Family.
Mario I will miss you greatly, your smile your hugs and most of all your big heart. You always looked at the positive side of life no matter how much pain was in it. I know you will no longer be suffering or in pain anymore, you are an angel among us. Rest in Peace sweetheart. You were taken to young. Your memories will live on in us. I Love you and I will miss you ..God Bless you and your family..

My condolences to Mario's family and close friends on their loss of such a one-of-a-kind individual. Mario sure had personality plus, from a very young age.

My family moved to 16th and Harvey in 1983 and Mario would come play with the group of kids on our block all the time. When the years of playing passed, he would come around to hang out. He always had such a smile on his face and always gave everyone, kid or adult, a big hello. He used to make me laugh when as a kid, he would hitch a ride with the street cleaner and wave to everyone like he was in a parade. Perhaps he was practicing for the waving he would do on the floats in Houby Parade. I have a feeling I might wave to the street cleaner from time to time, as a remembrance to a gentle soul that left this world too soon.

Rest in Peace Mario

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Lavorato family. Your smiling face will be missed. We now have a angel smiling down on us.

Were thinking of you at this sorrowful time. Offfering our deepest sympathy, prayers and love.

Rest in Peace, old friend. You were taken too soon.
Thoughts and prayers to the Lavorato family.

My deepeest condolences to Mario's family and friends.you were taken to young but now is in a better place. Berwyn will never be the same without you.Until we meet again my friend.... Rest in peace Mario

My deepest condolences to Mario's friends and family. While I haven't seen Mario in many years, I remember him as one of my brother's classmates with such a bright personality that could light up a room. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Much love and prayers during this extremely difficult time.

Rest in Peace Mario! To put it simply the neighborhood will not be the same without you! "Berwyn was definitely your kinda town." My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Until we meet again my friend.......

You were sucha great person and it is so sad to see you gone your in a better place now and in the hands of a person that will protect you from here to etrnity:( I love ya Mario n you will be missed so deaply from the bottom of everyones hearts:( may heart and prayers go out to you and your family

Our Deepest Condolences to the Lavorato Family...Mario will be deeply missed.. shawn and peggy lagrange,il.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lavorato family. Mario you will be missed!

My most sincere condolences to the Lavorato Family. There are no words to express what you're going through at these trying times. You now have a guardian angel watching over you. May his soul rest in peace.

Dear Lavorato family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Now that special person has a very special place in the heavens. Carry on Mario!

Mario will miss u bro.Stay up PBZ

I still dont believe you are gone. My mind realizes that its true but my heart refuses to accept it. You were such a unique individual and anyone blessed to know you has a void in their heart because you are gone. I think you went with God suddenly because it would break your heart to say goodbye and you were never one for tears...you let everyone cry on your shoulder but you always had that smile. I cant imagine what your family is going thru and they are in my prayers. No one wanted someone so wonderful to suffer and hurt....but no one wanted this day to come. You lived your life and you never took one moment for granted...not many people can say that and it is my hope that if people learned anything from you or want to honor your memory...they will make each day count.
Mario...you can rest now. I hope you sing with Sinatra. I hope you watch over your family and friends because you are an angel. This isnt goodbye...its an i will see you soon. xoxo

I am so sad to hear of Mario's passing. He was a kind soul and a supportive, encouraging friend. Mario will be sorely missed.

Mario you will be greatly missed. While I am deeply saddened by your passing, I am extremely grateful for the pleasure of knowing you. You did great work. My prayers and condolences to your family and all of the many people who you made a difference in their lives.

My condolencesare are with the Lavorato Family in this tough time. Mario will live on in everyones hearts and memories.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Mario you will be deeply missed. Everytime I seen you I would get a "Hey Babe" with your arms wide open to give me a hug. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family during this very difficult time. You have left behind a tremendous amount of memories and you will never be forgotten.

~ Sarah

We are so deeply saddened to hear of Mario's passing.
Our hearts are broken for Uncle T, Aunt Sharon, Nicky, Joey and all the family. Thinking of you and praying for you at this time of sorrow.
We will always cherish the special memories we have of Mario. May God Bless You all.

To the Lavorato family..Your son was a special person inside...I remember how we would laugh when riding the floats in the houby day parade years ago..we have stayed friends for many years..I watched him grow up..always told him he was going to be the next Mayor of Berwyn...I lost contact with him over four months ago..we always tried to keep in touch through the internet..I feel so sad that we lost such a talent..he will be missed and always remembered.

My condolences go out to Mario's family we shared many good times I'm so sorry to know now those will always be memories. I will miss him I'll never be able to make sausage and peppers without thinking of him hes in a good place now Love Always Tina

I knew there was something special about Mario from a little boy, mature beyond his years. Always the gentle soul, Mario comforted everyone around him. Sorry, Mario, that we didn't get to meet for that special lunch to celebrate our birthdays. It's a date when we meet again!! Rest in peace, dearest nephew. Aunt Chris

Sorry to hear of Marios passing, He was a good friend when I lived in berwyn, I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him well. Joe DiSantis

I'm truely saddened to hear about Mario's passing. I went to high school with Mario and hadn't seen him in years, until last Sept at the Berwyn Oktoberfest.I knew who he was right away, and as I walked closer towards him he stood up from his chair, opened his arms and gave me a big hug and said "Theresa, I remember you it's been too long" and we laughed and exchanged a warm felt hug. He hadn't changed a bit, still the same outgoing and loving Mario. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this devastating time.
God Bless...

Rest in Peace my friend. I will miss you terribly but am so grateful that I have nearly 20 years of happy memories to keep me smiling and laughing. I will never forget you. my continued thoughts and prayers to the Lavorato Family.

What a beautiful soul. I had some of my greatest memories with you Mario. I can still hear your laugh and see your smile. I miss you tremendously best friend. I will forever cherish the beautiful friendship we had. Love and miss you everyday until we are together again.

It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest condolences to Mario's family. Every time I ran into him, he was always smiling and having fun.

Eva Marin (Berwyn, IL)

Someone said Mario - "you are one of a kind" was completely right - he was truly that. Memories I have of my daughter, Miki, and all the wonderful kids playing in the neighborhood has Mario as a leading character! Great funny and heart-felt anecdotes that will keep his memories alive - and all with a smile! To dear Sharon, Tony and the boys, my deepest sympaty - to lose a son and brother is a hurt that can only be slowly healed by time, understanding and faith. Love to the Lavorato family. Sally

To the family of Mario. I didn't know him and yet at the same time I did. Mario came to my brother's wake along with my sister in August and he was so heart warming to me and gave me the biggest hug as he was leaving. Now I wish I could have known him a little more. Thank you Mario for the short visit to my heart. My sympathy to Mario's family. Gloria D'Ambrosia

To T and Sharon and the whole Lavorato family my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.I remember the first time I met Mario when he came to visit his aunt Helen and uncle Angelo in the Soo.He was very young at the time but had a great personality and was very outgoing. We had a great time hanging out for those few weeks. Mario rest in peace.

Mario, I know if you were here you'd give me a big hug and tell me to smile; you're healthy and happy now. You are loved, missed, and will always be remembered. Kisses and hugs honey.

Mario was a wonderful person. I've never heard anyone speak a bad word about him. I was lucky to know him for many years and I'll always remember how he lit up a room whenever he walked in. I'm sad to see him go, but happy that he is finally at peace.

Sharon, I'll continue to say prayers for you and your family that you will find the strength to get through this tragedy. I'm here for you if you need anything at all.

Michelle Miranda

Heaven is a little brighter - be at peace Mario - you will be missed.

Connie Cenek, Berwyn, Il.

May you be at peace and warmly wrapped in the arms of God. We will miss you.
The Raymond Family

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
My deepest condolences to the entire Lavorato Family. Mario was truly one of a kind... He was loved by everyone and will be missed by all... Marie Paslaski (Berwyn, IL)

Wet met in third or fourth grade. I was shy and Mario was seated next to me in class. All I heard was a "pssst", I looked over and he was holding up his pencil case "We have the same ones!" he said and I smiled. That was how I met Mario. He was such an outgoing guy with a great personality. I am so sad to hear this news about his passing as he was too young. My heart goes out to the family as well as thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

I'm extremely saddened to hear about Mario's passing. He was so very loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. It's a virtual nightmare to lose a child and a sibling. May God bless the Lavorato family with comfort and peace knowing that Mario is in His loving hands. My prayers are with you. Patricia (Middle) Bach

Hugs and tears go out to cuz Sharon and family

Hold tight to all the good memories

God Bless

Gerri n Bob

Mario You are with the Angels now

A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. But...there is no word for a parent who loses a child, that's how awful the loss is!

- My prayers go out to Sharon and the whole Lavorato Family

~Laura, Jeff and Jacky Jelen