June 26, 1947 - August 17, 2022
Mario Joseph Vanotti, age 75, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born in Stockton, California on June 26, 1947, son of the late Mario Joseph Vanotti Sr. and Mabel Arlone Wiley.
Mario is also preceeded in death by his step-father, “Diamond” Jim Wiley, brother Marc Vanotti and brother-in-law Johnny Tallant. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Vanotti of 44 years, daughter Lisa Vanotti, son Steven Vanotti (Kelly Souza) and daughter Gina Ostlund (Mike); grandchildren Cayla and Jax Vanotti and Bryce Ostlund; brother Michael Vanotti, sister Randi Wiley-Tallant; nieces Tina Vanotti, Nichole Cutler (Eric), Stephanie Koinzan (Mike) and Jennifer Weeks; nephews Michael, James and Hunter Vanotti. After graduating high school in 1965, Mario enlisted in the Marines where he served from 1966 to 1968. Over the course of his life he worked for Coca-Cola and Miller Beer Company as a route truck driver. He then changed his profession to masonry work and was a member of the Laborers Local 73. After 25 years, he retired in 2009. His passion for cars led him to help out at Street Rods Plus until his passing.
Mario enjoyed spending time with his family, family vacations and his grandkids baseball games. Over the years he had a passion for hunting, fishing, boating and most of all going to and helping with many car shows.
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Mario lived his life to fullest and was loved by all. He will be GREATLY missed!
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 10:00 in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 North Beckman Road, Lodi, California.