Mario "Marty" Alves Obituary (1924 - 2011)

ALVES, Mario "Marty" 87, of Breesport, NY and Mesa, AZ was born on January 13, 1924 in New Bedford, MA and died on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at his home in Breesport. He is predeceased by his parents, Silverio de Jesus Alves and Luiza de Moura Gonsalves Alves. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Dora (Tommy) Ross Alves; children, Jeffrey (Tina Gottesman-Alves) of Breesport, Christine (John) Reiff of Breesport, John (Agnes Peters) of Breesport, Susan (Brad) Vieselmeyer of Breesport, Marybeth (George) Gillis of Breesport, Matthew (Cynthia) of Kalamazoo, MI, and sisters Olinda Neves of Carver, MA and Otilia (Edwin) Makara of New Bedford, MA. He delighted in his grandchildren; Madeleine Alves, Heidi Reiff Cooper, Amy Reiff, Gretchen Reiff, Sarah Alves, Christine Alves, Hannah Alves, Abigail Alves, Alicia Vieselmeyer Patchoski, Kayce Vieselmeyer, Paul Vieselmeyer, Emily Gillis, Eric Gillis, Louise Alves, Martha Alves, and Claire Alves and his great grandchildren, Sara Cooper and Nina Cooper. Marty earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and Masters in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University. He interrupted his college career to serve in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He took great pride in his career as manager, executive and later owner in General Electric, American La France, Riker Corporation, Wollensak Optical, and Ward LaFrance. He was an inveterate gardener and an accomplished amateur painter, lapidarian, and wood carver. A lifelong athlete, most recently one could find him on the tennis court. But he took greatest pride in his immediate and extended family all of whom share stories of how his advice, support, and love enriched their lives. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 East Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, May 14, 2011 followed by a Funeral Service. Marty will be laid to rest at the convenience of the family. The family respectfully requests that memorials be made to: Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830, American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in his name. Words of comfort and condolences may be expressed in Marty's book of memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com