Mark J. Viola, 65, of 181 Summer Street, Bradford, PA 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 Rev. John Jacquel, pastor, 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