Of Onalaska-Dr. Merrill “Mario” Thomas Cina, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

Merrill T. “Mario” Cina, D.D.S., 79, of Onalaska, WI, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.  A private Funeral Mass is planned.  Mario is survived by his wife Anne, his four children Jennifer Dobbins (Michael), Jeffrey Cina (Barbara), Sarah Cina Fuchs (Michael), Susan Sullivan (Edward), step-son Daniel Moriarity (Kay) and 12 grandchildren as well as his former wife Gerri Hoffman Cina.  He was preceded in death by his step-daughter Susan Moriarity (Bruce).  Dr. Cina practiced oral surgery for many years in La Crosse.  Memorial donations may be made to Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street, S.W., Rochester, MN, 55905 or a charity of choice.