Mario A. Giannone, 81 of Rockland died on December 8, 2010 at the Coyne Healthcare Center in Rockland after a period of failing health. He was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Carmelo and Nancy (Alessi) Giannone. He was raised and educated in Boston and lived in Dorchester for many years before moving to Rockland in 1987. Mr. Giannone was an active participant at the Rockland Sr. Center and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Rockland Sons of Italy, and the Abington American Legion and he was a lifetime member of the VFW. He enjoyed playing Bocce. Husband of the late Mary E. (Cabral) Giannone, he is survived by his daughter Deborah A. Campbell and her husband Richard of Plymouth, a son in law, David F. Vaughan of E. Bridgewater who is the husband of Mario’s deceased daughter Phyllis A. Vaughan. He is the brother of Joseph Giannone of Easton, Josephine Goffredo of Hyde Park and the late James, Frank and Domenic Giannone. He was the grandfather of Diane Nash, Rene Vaughan, Valerie Barnhart, Justin Campbell and the late Jeffrey Campbell. Also surviving are his great grandchildren, Reese Barnhart, Taylor Nash and many nieces and nephews. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Mario’s life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Sunday December 12, 2010 from 1-5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Rockland. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rockland Council on Aging, 394 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370.