Mario Ospina

Mario Ospina ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on Mar. 8, 2026.Mario Ospina of Monmouth Jct. died March 7th, 2026 at Home he was 90 .Born in Colombia, Mr. Ospina came to the US in 1972 settling in Manhattan, NY. He resided in Brooklyn and Queens, NY before moving to Monmouth Jct. 20 years ago.He received his Masters Degree from the University of Antioquia located in Colombia. Prior to his retirement he worked as a Chemist with Roehr Chemicals, in Long Island City, NY.Surviving are his wife Celina (Hernandez) Ospina; his 2 daughters Loren Ventrice and Cristina Zazzi; 1 brother Carlos Ospina and 4 grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews.A private cremation will take place at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick. Arrangement have been entrusted to The GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, Somerset.Memorial gifts can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjuge.org.