Mariano “Mario” Tito Carreras, 77, of Bethlehem, died March 24, 2016 in his home. He was the son of the late Evelyn Mae (Rothfus) and Juan Carreras Sr.

He was in the U.S. Army.

He worked for more than 34 years, first as a brakeman and then an engineer, and retired from the PB&NE Railroad. He owned and operated Mario’s Aluminum, Bethlehem. Prior to working at the railroad, he made and installed windows for Hess Brothers. After retirement, he worked part time for Cantelmi Hardware.

He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

He was active with many Bethlehem area social clubs, was on the board at the Antlers Association, the Boys Club; and was a member of the Mexican Aztec Society, Bethlehem.

He is survived by a daughter, Lisa and her husband Michael Arechiga of Bethlehem; two sons, Mario and his wife Deborah of Orange County, Calif. and Chris and his wife Beth of Easton; 11 grandchildren, Amber, Clint, Christopher, Chardonnay, Cierra, Cameron, Christian, Josh, Jordynn, Anthony and Mickey; and his girlfriend Becky Ernst, with whom he resided.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Tara; and three brothers, Stanley, Juan Jr. and Robert. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.