Schaghticoke Rensselaer County Mario L. Fratianni of School Street passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2019 with his beloved family at his side. He was 84. Born in Albany on December 22, 1934, son of the late Anthony and Josephine (DiGianni) Fratianni. He is the husband of Sandie A. Brown whom he married on September 22, 1973. He was is a veteran of the US Army serving from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He worked as a technician for the former Western Electric of Albany. Mario was a member of the YMCA for over 50 years and was an avid handball player until he had to change over to racquetball. He loved golfing and was a member of the Dubbers Golf League since 1978 and was a member of the West Albany Italian Club for over 30 years, where he played bocce two nights a week. Every morning he read the New York Post and delighted in completing the daily Word Jumble. Mario above all was a devoted and loving family man. His kind manner and caring ways will be greatly missed. He was truly a gentle man in every way. Survivors in addition to his loving wife Sandie A. Fratianni include their children, David P. Fratianni of Schaghticoke and Susanne M. (Jim) Hartke of Avon and his adoring grandchildren Elisabeth Hartke and Lee Hartke. Also survived by his sister, Josephine Razanousky of Albany, his Goddaughter Catherine Guevara and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Vincent Fratianni, Raymond Fratianni and Angelo Fratianni. Relatives and friends may call from 10:00am-12:00 noon on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy with military honors. Kindly consider a donation to the Schaghticoke Food Panty, c/o Schaghticoke Presbyterian Church, 165 Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154 in loving memory of Mario Fratianni. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com Visitation Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Schaghticoke Thursday, March 14, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 173 Main Street Schaghticoke, New York 12154 Funeral Service Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Schaghticoke Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:00 PM 173 Main Street Schaghticoke, New York 12154 Graveside Service Oakwood Cemetery Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:00 PM Oakwood Avenue Troy, New York 12180