Joseph Mara
June 5 1935 - January 12 2011
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday January 16th 2011 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Joseph Francis Mara, age 75, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on January 12, 2011. Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 5, 1935. He was very proud to be part of the St. Clair neighborhood. A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1955. Joe was nicknamed "Bear". He went on to serve in the Ohio National Guard. In addition, Joe was a member of Amici D'Oro, the GAC and a long time parishioner of St. Matthias Catholic Church. After first working at Western Electric, he opened his own construction company, The Joseph F. Mara Construction Company and most recently worked at The Kroger Co. Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who expressed his love of his family to everyone he knew. He will be remembered for his love of God, great smile, friendly disposition, and his loyalty to Notre Dame football. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Savino Mara, brothers; Philip, Sam, and Dominic (Susan) Mara, and niece Lisa Mara Sykes and father-in-law, John Hamrick. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynne(Hamrick), his caregiver during his extended illnesses, daughters; Jennifer (Mark) DiSabato, of Naples, Florida, Andrea (Dr. Thomas) Zekan, of Charleston, West Virginia and Christina (Dan) Hunter, of Powell, Ohio, grandchildren; Natalie and Dante DiSabato, Caroline and John Zekan, Brendan and Mara Hunter, mother, Angelina Mara(Susi), sister, Bernadette (Stephen) Carter, mother-in-law, Rosie Hamrick(Barrett), sisters-in-law, Dona (Tom) Blake, Shirley Mara and Dona Jean Mara, brother-in-law, Bill (Ernestine) Hamrick. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. A special note of gratitude to Dr. Arnold Good, Dr. Robert Ecker, all the doctors and staff at St. Ann's Hospital, Arlington Court and Mt. Carmel Hospice. The Mara Family will receive extended family and friends at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, on SUNDAY January 16 from 3:00 PM-8:00 PM with GAC Service at 7:30. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on MONDAY, January 17 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Rev. Fr. James T. Smith, Presider. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Joe to St. Matthias Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Joseph Mara
From : Debbie and Ken Enyart
To : Lynn and Family
Date: January 15th 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort as only He can do. Joe was very special. We loved him and especially the smile he always had. We'll miss him.
Love to all,
Debbie and Ken
From : Pam at firstchoice haircutters
To : Lynn and family
Date: January 15th 2011
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of Joe's passing. I looked forward to his visits and enjoyed dicussing horseracing with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him.
pam
From : Leslie and Dan Griffin
To : Jen, Mark, Natalie, and Dante
Date: January 16th 2011
So very sad to hear about the loss of your father/grandfather. You're in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May all your happy memories ease your pain.
From : Dave and Char Morgan
To : Joe's Family
Date: January 16th 2011
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Christian Teacher-that was Joe.
We always enjoyed his visits to buy tomatoes and our chats on the patio. Always happy and talking about life and the way to live it as a Child Of God.
We'll miss him. He leaves a good memory in our hearts.
He was one of our favorite customers.
From : Patrick Malone
To : Joseph Mara family
Date: January 16th 2011
I was so saddend to hear of the passing of your father. I will always remember him as a very strong and caring man. The entire Mara family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all !
From : Johnny, Gin and Gina
To : Lynn and Family
Date: January 16th 2011
We are so deeply saddened by Joey's passing. We always enjoyed being around him and Johnny will miss all the Notre Dame discussions. We love him and you! We are sorry we are unable to attend his funeral as we are all under the weather. He will always be in our hearts and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you and may His love comfort you.
Love to all,
Johnny, Gin and Gina
From : Tom & Pat Garbline
To : Mara family
Date: January 16th 2011
Our sympathy to the family on your loss.
From : Joe & Judi Brennan
To : Lynn and Family
Date: January 16th 2011
I remember Joe from St Peter's and Aquinas,then the Ohio Nationas Guard and the IGA Store. We both loved Notre Dame' We played golf and the horses. He put my driveway in and it never cracked.I always enjoyed my time with the Bear.A great man.I am sure he is with God in Heaven I hope to see him again someday.
From : Bob and Jane Barrett and Tina Coleman
To : Lynn and Family
Date: January 18th 2011
We are all so sadden to hear about Joes passing. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
From : Bob Fracasso
To : Joe's Family
Date: January 19th 2011
Sorry for your loss Joe and my Brother John were class mates at St. Peters and Aquinas.