Mariano P. (Sonny) Garofalo was born March 23, 1937 and passed away at 10:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years of age and a U. S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosalie Lamonica Garofalo; Two Sons, Larry M. Garofalo, Sr. and Ronald L. Garofalo; Grandchildren Larry Michael Garofalo, Jr. and wife Dusty, Todd G. Garofalo and wife Megan, Ryan Garofalo, and Fallyn Garofalo Parrett; Great-Grandchildren Wyatt A. Garofalo, Greyson Rose Garofalo, & Caitlynn Shumate; Brothers Nat Garofalo and wife Jeanette, and Joseph Garofalo; Special brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joe & Rose Lamonica; Nieces Kathy Lamonica and Joyce Lamonica Rollins and husband John; Genessa Garofalo Metcalf, and his sister Sara's children, the Lloyd family (James Lloyd, Jr., Maria Ann, Marion, & Sarah Leah), and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Lena Giamalva Garofalo, and his sister Sara Garofalo Lloyd. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 8 AM - 9 AM for family and 9AM-11:30 AM for friends. Mass will be conducted at 12:00 PM at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, brother-in-law and uncle will be deeply missed and loved forever. He was one of the kindest, most loving people anyone was ever lucky enough to meet. For on online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.