Gary E. Mandalfino, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020.
Born July 4, 1950, in Cleveland, he lived in Cleveland Heights before moving to Chester Township in 1969.
Gary was a graduate of St. Margaret Mary School in South Euclid, Cleveland Heights High School and John Carroll University, in 1986, with a degree in philosophy.
He was an avid outdoorsman, partaking in cycling, rock climbing and ice climbing.
Gary was the owner and operator of Salon Mandalfino in the Warehouse District of Cleveland.
He is survived by his wife, Erin (nee Fitzpatrick); sister, Lynne Mandalfino; niece, Lauren (nee Russell) (Rich) Kekic; nephew, Jason Russell; and great-niece, Rosie Kekic.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Marilyn (nee Humbert).
Family and friends will be received to celebrate Gary’s life at the Mandalfino residence, 8761 Wilson Mills Road, Chesterland, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and Wednesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Due to the current public health concerns, Mass of Christian Burial and Interment at All Souls Cemetery will be held privately with family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be made to The Glioblastoma Foundation at www.glioblastomafoundation.org or to Hospice of the Western Reserve at www.hospicewr.org. Online tributes and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.