With sad hearts, the family of Mario Buraglia, 89, announce his passing on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst. He is survived by his loving wife Gladys, daughter Linda (Ed) of Nova Scotia, son Rocco of Alberta, granddaughter Roxanne Sweeney of Florida, several nieces and nephews.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ethel (Kenny) Buraglia, and the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters: Claude, Margrete, Lillian, Carmella, Emmanuel, Constance, Reggie and Roger.

He owned and operated Mario’s Metals for many years. Well known and liked for his honesty and kindness, his sense of humour and loyalty to family and friends. His natural ability operating machinery and his entrepreneurial spirit were passed on to his son Rocco. Mario enjoyed snowmobiling up river to a camp in Dry Gulch; boating on Bay of Chaleur, (ardent supporter of the building of the Bathurst Yacht Club). In retirement he enjoyed meeting his friends for coffee each morning, daily drives to the beach and annually winters in Florida. In all his activities, he appreciated his time with friends. 

Many thanks to the staff of the Prestige for their excellent and loving care and the staff of 4 East and Palliative Care of Chaleur Regional Hosptial.   

A reception, a time for stories and reminiscing, will be held in the reception room of the Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March, 5th from 2 to 4 pm. There will be no formal funeral service. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund, Diabetes Canada or a charity of your choice are welcome. Due to floral sensitivities in the family, please no flowers.