We not only were friends in high school but we also worked at the same nightclub after school.  He was a bartender and I was a waitress/dancer.  Omg we had so much fun!  He would sneak me and another waitress, Jennifer, drinks.  And then we reunited at our 10 year reunion.  He came up to my house which was literally a short walk from the Hilton in HB.  We did lose touch and for that I'm terribly sorry.  Lots of love to Mario and his entire family!  He was an amazing friend!

I went to high school with Mario and we were really close friends, so I am saddened to see this. He never kept in touch with old acquaintances so unfortunately none of us were aware of his passing to attend.  Sending heartfelt condolences to his family.