PITRUZZELLO, MARIO SEBASTIAN Mario Sebastian (Nootsie) Pitruzzello, passed away at peace with God on Sunday, (May 3, 2015). He was the beloved husband of Santa (Tina Giurintano) Pitruzzello for 56 years. Born September 10, 1932 in Middletown, he was the son of the late Mario Pitruzzello & Lucia Salafia Pitruzzello. He was a graduate of Vinal Regional Technical High School in Middletown, class of 1952. He immediately enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1952. He served four years of active duty, two of which were on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga Aircraft Carrier, followed by four years of reserve duty until he was honorably discharged in July of 1960. His career path began in a partnership with his brother Jack at Cromwell Cleaners. In addition, they were co-owners of Marsal Realty Corporation in Cromwell. Mario held his real-estate brokers license until he retired. He enjoyed reading, oil painting, stamp collecting, swimming, walking and spending time with his family and friends. Along with his wife, he leaves behind his four children William and wife Kathleen Pitruzzello of Hebron, Stephen and wife Kathryn Pitruzzello of South Windsor, Gregory and wife Tina Pitruzzello of Cromwell and Claudia and husband Anthony Mafera of Cromwell; his seven grandchildren: Nathan, Mary, Carly, Nichole, Daniella, Julia, Talya and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Salvatore (Jack) and wife Victoria Pitruzzello of Cromwell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 7th at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church, 155 Washington Street, Middletown. The family will receive guests from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday May 6th at D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main Street, Middletown. Donations in Mario's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's CT Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Hwy. #100 Rocky Hill, CT 06067. The family would like to thank the Staff at Apple Rehab and The Village at South Farms in Middletown. -