Mario Romero Valdellon

Mario Romero Valdellon, age 75, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Born in Manila, Philippines on December 22, 1947, he was a son of the late Vicente and Nelly (Romero) Valdellon, Sr. Mario was a graduate of Arellano University in 1970 earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Over the years, he worked as a trade and financial analyst at various companies including MeesPierson, Louis Dreyfus, and Societe Generale.

In 1980, Mario moved to America and met his wife, Benilda “Enic”, in New York where they married in 1981. After living in Mineola, NY for 32 years, Mario and Enic retired to Middletown, DE, where they enjoyed retired life with their Spring Arbor community. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing tennis and pickleball. Above all, Mario’s biggest passion was music. He loved playing the guitar and singing, especially at family functions, church choirs, and various music groups throughout the years. Mario would play the songs of Chet Atkins, Al Caiola, and similar guitarists, to hone his skills. His daughters will always cherish their memories of him playing guitar lullabies.

In addition to his parents, Mario was preceded in death by his brother, Vicente Valdellon, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Benilda “Enic” Bariso Valdellon; children, Erica Aurori (Jason) and Samantha Valdellon; sisters, Virginia Posadas (Manuel), Pearl Valdellon, and Katherine Molina (Antonio); sister-in-law, Conchita Valdellon; and grandson, Dylan Aurori.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 am on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Corpus Christi Church, 155 Garfield Ave, Mineola, NY 11501. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery,16 Powells Ln, Old Westbury, NY 11568.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mario’s memory to Corpus Christi R.C. Church, 155 Garfield Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501-2583 or online by clicking here, St. Joseph Parish or St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 371 East Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709, or St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, PO