Mario Paul Terruso, Jr.

Mario Paul Terruso, Jr., 41, of Mays Landing, died tragically on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Mario was born on February 26, 1978 in Vineland, NJ. Mario grew up on Cherry Lane in the Weymouth section of Hamilton Township. He graduated Oakcrest High School, Class of 1996, and Atlantic County VoTech’s Culinary Baking program. He also attended Atlantic County VoTech where he completed the Cisco Program in computers. He joined the Painters Union and reached the position of Journeyman Painter/Wallpaper hanger which he loved doing. He was a member of the District Council 16 in Las Vegas.

Mario enjoyed fishing, watching football, and knew the history channel by heart. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but his children were his life.

Mario is survived by his parents Mario Paul Terruso, Sr. and Linda (Corliss) Terruso; his loving children: Nico Terruso, Giavonna Terruso-Emmons, Natalia Terruso, and Sophia Terruso. He is also survived by his brother Jason Terruso (Jessica) and his sister Stephanie (Tony Jr.) Garreffi along with their children Annabelle, Luke, and Trey Terruso and AJ, Madisyn and Cole Garreffi. He also leaves behind his grandparents Dorothy Corliss, Louise Terruso and Paul Terruso. He is predeceased by his grandfather Vernon “Whitey” Corliss, his lifelong friend Anthony Calabrese, his dog Roxy and his cat Whiskers. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his “brothers” Jimmy Lipford and Jason Kaenzig.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 6-8 PM at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where a service will be held at 8 PM.