Mark J. Viola

Mark J. Viola, 65, of 181 Summer Street, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born January 28,1958, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Marie Stella (Crupi) Viola.

He was a 1976 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.

On July 28,1990, in First United Methodist Church he married Stephanie (Cornelius) Viola who survives.

Mark was a member of St. Bernard Church and the Italian Club.

Vi was employed by Coca Cola, later he worked for Dom Piganelli, at Always Green Landscaping. In 1992 he acquired the family business from his Uncle Joe Viola, Viola's Restaurant on Brennan Street in the 5th Ward, a family business operated by the Viola family for three generations. Mark retired in June 2022, after owning the Restaurant for nearly 30 years.

He enjoyed watching his son’s play sports, the Buffalo Bills, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Stephanie, of 33 years, are three sons, Cory Viola of Bradford, Kyle (Alicia) Viola of Bradford, and Ryan (Amy) Brennan of Edinboro, two sisters, Linda (the late Phillip) Sheridan of Bradford, Nancy (Gary) Smarcz of Penfield, NY, one brother, David (Patricia) Viola of Watertown, WI, four grandchildren, Henry Viola, Benjamin Brennan, Landon Brennan, and Maisie Brennan. 

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Jim Gutting, as Celebrant.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I’ll never forget his wonderful smile. I am Very sorry for all of the family he has left behind. May you all find peace in your hearts. God bless you Steph and Linda and all the families.
— Kathie Rose Wentworth

Dave, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother.
— Judi Fisher-Miller

Ryan and entire Viola family we offer our love and prayers and sympathy for your loss. Sonya and Peggy
— Margaret Pyle

To the Viola family. Mark will be missed by so many people. He was a special friend. He is now at peace praying for all of us.
— Augie Tantalo

Condolences to all of Vi’s family. I pray for the happy repose of Vi''s soul and that you take comfort in the many happy memories of his life.
— Dave Ackerman

So sorry for your loss! :(
— JOSEPH A. BOTTONE, JR.

Prayers to you all. I love you all
— Jackie Kelly

My thoughts go out to Mark’s family. Mark was unchanged a kind person. He will be greatly missed.
— Kathleen FlynnKarrasch

So sorry for your loss, prayers to and for the family.
— Tom Eddy

We are so sorry to hear about Mark''s passing. We enjoyed seeing him at Viola''s and other places. He took good care of family when we went there to eat. Praying for strength as you struggle through the difficult days ahead. Love, Anita and Toni Ann
— Toni Ann Magnetti

So sorry for your loss Viola family ..So sad and my heart is broken. So many great memories from the bar and our kids growing up on the ball field and basketball courts Mark was larger than life in so many ways and could always make you smile and laugh even when you didn’t feel like it… he will be deeply missed. I love you brother rest in peace.??
— David Jones

Steph,Sorry for your loss. You and your family in our prayers
— John Venezia

Sorry for your loss. Mark would always go out of his way for people. Prayers to you all.
— Cavallaro steve

I am so very sorry for your loss. As a Eucharistic Minister, I was honored to take Holy Communion to Mark each month. Please accept my sincere condolences.
— Clare Pusateri

So very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Always such a sweet guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in Peace, Vi.
— Joan Macfarlane

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all, especially Linda and Nancy. It is hard to lose a sibling, especially one who is younger than you.
— Mar_T Ahrens

I''m so sorry for the loss of Mark.. He was a good guy.. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Stephanie and family..
— Kathy Anderson

So very sorry for your loss. It isn''t easy... that is a fact. Take comfort in your family and friends. Faith in God. The days will get easier. Never the same...just easier. Much Love
— Cindy Olin

Dear Steph and Family, I am with a very heavy heart to hear about your loss. May God Bless You All and give You the Peace in knowing that we will All be together again and now you have such a Beautiful Angel watching over All of you.
— Michele Miller

Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Mark to you an your family.
— Sonny and Ann Keller

I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Carol Everett Sanders

I am so sorry to hear about Mark passing. Blessings to all of the Viola family. He will surely be missed by all of us. I still can''t believe he is gone. Love you Mark. You were the best. Muzzi and Heineken Sue.
— John Musolino

I am so sorry to hear about Vi''s passing. He exemplified the spirit and love of Bradford. Vi always had a smile when we came in the bar and he hosted so many Christmas parties for us while we were in college until we grew into adults. Violas was and always has been a staple in Bradford and meeting place when we came home. Vi please rest in heaven. Love you always brother. Pat Lyons and the Lyons family.
— Patrick F Lyons

Linda and family I am so sorry for the loss of Mark. Sending to you all love and Pease!
— Ione Potter

Vi was there for me when my dad passed and I am so incredibly sorry that your family is going through this. He was such an amazing person and I feel so lucky to have known him.
— Stacey Burns

Mark was a lifelong friend since grade school. Always had a mischievous side which coincided with my personality and we enjoyed having fun together. Every time I came back in town I visited he and Stephanie at violas. Even though many of us have moved away from Bradford our heart belongs always with the town and wonderful supportive
— Lucy mcvay monahan

A Mark was a friend since grade school. Always had a laugh and a genuine ball buster which I truly appreciated
— Lucy mcvay monahan

Steph and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family during this difficult time.
— Christina Paul Cobb

Steph my heartfelt condolences to you and the kids. Mark was an amazing friend. And a great man who cared and loved everyone. He will be missed by so many.
— John Maben

Steph and family, our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult and sad time in your lives. May Mark rest in peace now in paradise. GOD bless your family.
— Marty & Kris Sapko

I’m so sorry to hear about Mark. Prayers to his family.
— Debbie Ralston Soper

Iam so sorry to hear of your loss, Mark was a wonderful man
— Christi Clark

Thinking of you all during this terrible time and the weeks to follow. We give our strength and hope it helps get you through. Xoxo
— Stacey and Rich Colosimo

Steph, Kyle, Cory and the entire Viola family. I am so very sorry to hear about Vi. He was such a great guy and friend. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you! I''ll always remember the Coca Cola days along with the Saturday afternoons at the bar. RIP my friend. You will be missed...
— Pick Zimbardi

Dear Steph, I’m so very sorry for you and all those who love Mark. I wish I could be there to hug you. Please know you are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
— Vicki Palazzetti

I’m so sorry for your loss. Mark was a friend to everyone. Everyone loved him. God bless.
— Janet Pugrant

So sorry to hear this. Vi was a great guy and a friend. I still remember the days from Coca Cola. He will be missed. Prayers to his family
— Daniel Reinhardt

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family!
— Jeffrey Smith

Steph and family, I''m very sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all thru this hard time.
— Becky Moreth

We are so sorry to hear about Mark. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. So very sad.
— Debra

So sorry to hear of your loss. His picture reflects his character! Prayers for the family! May he rest in peace!
— Wanda Shannon

We are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers to the family
— John, Debie Maben

I am so very sorry for your loss. Mark was an amazing man, good friend, and just an all around superb with everything and everyone. He will surely be missed. Sending all my love.
— Karen Crawford

We are sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney,Becky,Max,Michael Greenberg

Condolences

  • I’ll never forget his wonderful smile. I am Very sorry for all of the family he has left behind. May you all find peace in your hearts. God bless you Steph and Linda and all the families.

    — Kathie Rose Wentworth
  • Dave, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother.

    — Judi Fisher-Miller
  • Ryan and entire Viola family we offer our love and prayers and sympathy for your loss. Sonya and Peggy

    — Margaret Pyle
  • To the Viola family. Mark will be missed by so many people. He was a special friend. He is now at peace praying for all of us.

    — Augie Tantalo
  • Condolences to all of Vi’s family. I pray for the happy repose of Vi''s soul and that you take comfort in the many happy memories of his life.

    — Dave Ackerman