Mr. Mario DiNallo, age 99, a longtime resident of Waltham and Woburn passed away peacefully, Saturday October 17, 2026, just two days before his 100th birthday. Mario was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Collura) DiNallo. Born in Cervaro, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Josephine Maria (Arciero) DiNallo and also the stepson of the late Philomenia (DiStasio) DiNallo.
Mario was a German Labor Camp Survivor and immigrated to the United States shortly after World War II. After his arrival at Ellis Island, he made his home in Woburn, MA. and then in Waltham where he raised his family. Mario's first jobs In the US were with Murray's and Riley's Tanneries in Woburn. He eventually secured a position working at the Middlesex County Hospital in Waltham where he was faithfully employed for over 40 years. Mario worked in many different capacities at the Hospital over the years and retired in 1993 as the Supervisor of Maintenance.
Mario was truly a jack of all trades, from mechanic, plumber, builder, you name it, he could fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand and his expertise whenever the need arose. The common phrase among family and friends was always, we'll call Mario or dad, in his children's case, and he'd be at your door to get the job done. He will be greatly missed, especially by his 5 grandchildren who grew up surrounded by his love and affection.
During his later years Mario could be seen walking his daily 2 miles around Woburn center and Horn Pond. He took great pride in making his famous Sunday sauce and meatballs and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, there was never a special occasion when he would not be surrounded by his family. Those were special times that he cherished.
Mario is survived by his children Marie Luskin and her husband John of Waltham, Angela Tumbarello and her husband Charles of Woburn and Mario A. DiNallo and his wife Karen of Waltham. He was the loving grandfather of Michael J. Luskin and his wife Elizabeth of Billerica, Lauren M. Iannacci and her husband Robert of Burlington, Caitlin A. Baker and her husband Andrew of Marlboro, Andrea E. Cordero and her husband Elmer of Woburn and Amy M. Tumbarello of Woburn. He was also the loving great-grandfather of Isabelle and Olivia Luskin, Ava and Luca Iannacci, and Lyla and Cole Baker. Mario was the brother of Emily Surette and her late husband Leo, the late Marie Young and her late husband Rodney and stepbrother of the late Helen Dobbins, Ida Roketenetz, Carmella DuLong, Judith Velente and Anthony, George and Daniel DiStasio. Mario is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Mario's wishes, funeral services will be private.