Mario “Doc” P. Malchione of Avondale
Mario “Doc” P. Malchione, 98, of Avondale, died Saturday, Dec. 17. He was the beloved husband of the late Thelma Aquilanti Malchione. They shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Kennett Square, in 1924, he was the son of Peter and Rose Mascaro Malchione and grew up working with his three brothers on their family’s mushroom farm. He graduated from Kennett High School in 1942.
Doc proudly served his country between 1943 and 1945 in the US Army and received five campaign ribbons during his tour overseas.
After his service, Doc became a mushroom grower and the co-owner of MJR Mushrooms in Toughkenamon. He loved talking about the industry and its continued development and even corresponded with representatives from Penn State’s mushroom growing center.
However, nothing brought him more joy than spending time with family and friends. He was happiest in the kitchen, whether it be sitting around the table having a spirited conversation about the Eagles or Phillies, playing a card game with his grandchildren, or preparing a meal to be shared with family. He believed super glue could fix any broken object and loved repairing toys for his great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Joan Malchione of Avondale; his son and wife, Robert Malchione and Kathleen Duey of La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.; his brother and wife, John and Helen Malchione of Avondale; daughter-in-law, Marcia Wilkins of Kennett Square; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Doc was predeceased by his son, Richard Malchione, and two brothers, Anthony Malchione and Rocco Malchione.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, and again from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41), Avondale. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to SEMPER FI & AMERICA’S FUND, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
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