Mario J. Gendrachi, 70, of Stratford, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. He was the devoted father of Roseann Mendoza (Denis), Jordan Mathews (Sean), and Mario Gendrachi, Jr.; loving grandfather of Brianna Vaughn (Robbie), John Weber V, Shannon Weber, Adeline Mendoza, Charlotte Mathews, and Noa Mathews; and cherished great-grandfather of Aria Weber, John Weber IV., Theodore Riebel, and Miles Vaughn. Mario was the beloved son of Mario V. Gendrachi and the late Adeline Gendrachi, and the dear partner of Janet Cucinatta. He was also a brother to Ronald Gendrachi (Doris) and the late Carolyn Bitto.

Mario J. Gendrachi was born on March 9, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, where he lived a life full of love and dedication. A skilled florist and jockey agent, he took pride in his craft, building not just timeless pieces but also lasting memories with his family. Mario enjoyed horse racing, watching sports, and coaching and cheering his children and grandchildren from the sidelines. His warm smile and generous spirit touched everyone he met, leaving a legacy of kindness and strength.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, St. Luke Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ 08084. Repass to follow immediately after at Riverwinds Restaurant, 1075 Riverwinds Dr. West Deptford, NJ 08086. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Lung Cancer Foundation via the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org .