James (Mario) Poenie, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Mario was a member of The Living Church of God, and Night Hawgs Motorcycle Club.
Mario was born on June 20, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Carrollyn Poenie. He is preceded in death by his Father.
Mario was a friend to everyone, and never met a stranger. He was a big guy with a big heart and loved people and animals. He loved his Honda motorcycle, and riding with his friends, and always knew the best routes and places to stop.
Mario is survived by his Sister, Windey Whitaker, Mother, Carrollyn Jo Poenie, Brother, Gary (Dawn) Poenie, Nephew, Garet Poenie, and Niece, Lindsey Poenie.
A gathering for Mario's family and friends will be from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy), with a celebration of his life to follow at 3:30 pm.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in James's memory be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
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