Meet The Team

Meet our President Marissa Capone Todisco

Marissa is the brains behind Mario's Mission, expertly managing the organization's operations with precision. Born and Raised in Winthrop MA, Marissa has firsthand experience with the devastating effects of substance use disorder on loved ones. Sadly Marissa has lost 5 family and friends to overdoses. Leveraging her personal insight, she's a certified recovery coach and currently attending college to become an addiction counselor, bringing empathy and expertise to the table. 

Marissa is huge on women’s empowerment and works diligently to help support ladies in recovery as well as the gentlemen too! 

When Marissa isn’t handling operations at Mario’s Mission you can find her passionately volunteering and giving back in the recovery community

Meet our Vice President Mario Todisco

Mario is the driving force behind the organization's name. With 31 years of sobriety under his belt as of this past New Year, Mario has overcome numerous challenges throughout his life. Growing up in East Boston, MA during a time of high crime and adversity, Mario and his two older brothers struggled with substance use disorder and became entangled in the system. However, Mario made the life-changing decision to choose sobriety over jail time when faced with the ultimatum. Tragically, both of his brothers lost their lives to overdoses in 2006 and 2018. 

Now, Mario dedicates himself to maintaining his sobriety and helping others overcome their struggles. Drawing from his experiences in the fast-paced city and his personal journey, Mario has transformed his passion into advocacy, supporting those who face similar challenges.

Meet our Director, Jeanine Capone Todisco
Jeanine, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, MA now residing North of Boston, has extensive experience in the corporate world. However, her personal connections to substance use disorder through friends and family have given her a unique perspective. Now, she dedicates herself to learning about the epidemic and uses her knowledge to support others, offering a compassionate and informed approach.

Patrick is the Managing Attorney for the PK Law Group located in Tewksbury, MA. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 2003 with a degree in Political Science. He then spent several years working in the finance industry where he spent the majority of time working with small to medium sized car dealerships helping them build their business.

In 2006 he attended Massachusetts School of Law , graduating in 2009 with a concentration on Business Law and Litigation. He became the Managing Attorney of Rahilly / Aleshire P.C. in 2014 and also became a licensed Paramedic in 2019. In addition to this, Patrick moonlights as a football official for the NCAA.

Mark is deeply passionate about his recovery and dedicated to helping others achieve their goals. Mark is a recovery coach and He credits his mentors for playing a significant role in his growth and success in the program, and now he's eager to pay it forward. With a strong sense of purpose, Mark is committed to supporting and guiding others in their own recovery journeys, just as his mentors did for him. His enthusiasm and empathy make him an exceptional mentor and role model, inspiring others to reach their full potential.

Karen Acone, mother of the late Cara Acone, has joined our Board of Directors at Mario’s Mission. Todisco Sober Homes Cara's Place is named in loving memory of Karen's beautiful daughter, who tragically lost her life to addiction in 2019. Karen's personal experience and unwavering dedication to helping others navigate the challenges of addiction make her an invaluable asset to our team.

In addition to her personal experience, Karen is a tireless advocate for addiction support and frequently volunteers at local shelters and soup kitchens, providing comfort and hope to those in need. Her expertise and passion for helping others will be a beacon of light for our alumni, residents, and community.