Mario A. Pozza, 91, of Wallingford died May 16, 2014. He was born in Mason Vicentino-Vicenza, Italy on September 17, 1922 son of the late Bortolo and Mary Agnes Pozza. He was the beloved husband of Sally Pozza. He also leaves a son John Pozza of Daytona Beach, FL, a daughter Randi Gula and her husband Robert of Cheshire and most cherished granddaughter Lexie (who he called "little squirt"), along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jennie Ruhnke of Oak Forest, IL. Mario was an Army veteran having served as a combat engineer during World War II. He retired from Interstate Container as a vice president/general manager and for many years enjoyed his love of golf at the New Haven Country Club. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Mankus and Dr. Allan Rodrigues for their exceptional care and support.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Most Holy Trinity Church, 68 North Colony St., Wallingford on Tuesday at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. (st.jude.org) To sign the online guest book please visit hawleylincolnmemorial.com.