Mario D. Delfiacco
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Mario D. Delfiacco

  • January 6, 1920 - July 11, 2011
  • Altamonte Springs, Florida
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“May the peace of Christ remain ith your family as they deal with your lost. ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Ernestine V. DelFiacco - FL

“I remember my uncle as a smiling, fun loving uncle. He always welcomed me to his home and business. He was the life of any family gathering ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Ernestine V. DelFiacco - FL

“All of the Delfiaccos are in our thoughts and prayers. David, as long as I live I will remember your dad at the Friday night football games. You...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Tom and Judy Milwee - FL

“My sincerest condolences to Betty and the family. I had not seen Muzzy or Betty in recent years, but remember them both as kind and loving people. ...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Bonnie Shelton - Winter Park, FL

“Please accept my sincere condolences. It was a pleasure spending Thanksgiving with Muzzy a few years ago and getting to hear all of his wonderful...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Drew Sawyer - New York, NY

“He was many things to many people....and will be missed dearly! Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire DelFiacco Family. Hoping your hearts...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Jeanine and Brian Simon - FL

“My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Jan Miles ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Janice Orr Miles - Pittsburgh, PA

“We will miss Muzzy's smile and the character he added to the neighborhood. Our condolences to Betty and the entire family. Rick & Susan Wollner ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Rick & Susan Wollner - FL

“Dear Betty and family, our prayers go to the Almighty in behalf of Mario. He truly was a great person and one that it was a pleasure to spend time...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: George Baltzer - Longwood, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Joshua and Alexis Sawyer - Omaha, NE

“Thinking of you all and sending our love and condolences. It was truly an honor to meet Muzzy and to hear him share the stories of his life. You all...Read More » ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Genelle Sawyer-Cole

“I would always love to sit with Muzzy and listen to his stories. To my best buddy and my adopted family, " It's not how you survive the storm, it's...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Bob Kleinhans - Deltona, FL

“Our love and sympathy sent to all of you. Dana and I loved to spend time with Uncle Mario and Aunt Betty each time we visited Grandma and Grandpa in...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Carla Delphia Wherley - OH

“We wanted to let you know our thoughhts are with you. We are so sorry for you loss. With deepest sympathy Marcia & David ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Marcia & David Gordon - sewickley, PA

“I really love Uncle Mario. When I took my Dover High School Band to play East Liverpool in football, after halftime we were sitting in the end zone,...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Fred & Carolyn Delphia - Dover, OH

“A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Muzzy was one of a kind. I never saw him without a smile on his face. I loved hearing his...Read More » ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Sue Sawyer - Madison, WI

“The staff of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home wishes to extend its sympathy to you at this very difficult time. ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes - FL


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Mario Donald Delfiacco passed away Monday morning, July 11, 2011; he was 91 years old and resided in Altamonte Springs for 31 years. Born in 1920, son of Alesandro and Beatrice Delfiacco, he was one of six children. Mario served as a Seaman First Class in the Navy from 1942-1945. He met his long time love, Betty, at age 30, and they were married for 60 years; together, they raised six children. He is a retired proprietor of Muzzy’s Bar & Grill in Midland, PA. He was a devout Catholic, a devoted husband and father, and a true man of character. Most people knew him as “Muzzy”, “the Storyteller”, “Poppi”, and “the Candyman.” His hobbies included singing and listening to jazz music, gardening, and going to the gym. He was a spiritual man who had a zeal for life, and brought smiles and laughter to those who knew him. His most joyful and prideful moments were those spent with his family, as they were what he valued most in life. He is survived by his wife Betty, son Mario and wife Francie of Atlanta, GA, daughter Alexis and husband Jerry Comunale of Sewickly Heights, PA, daughter Cynthia and husband Dwaine Willett of Bluffton, SC, daughter Janet Delfiacco and Michael Rosenfeld of Winter Springs, and son David and wife Mary Beth of Apopka, FL; his grandchildren Angela Chansey, Mario Delfiacco Jr., Noelle Comunale, and Bradley and Caroline Delfiacco; his brother Albert Delphia, and predeceased son Mark. Visitation will be held at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, West Altamonte Chapel, Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., and funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.