First of all there are plenty of Italians with red hair and blue eyes, particularly in places like Liguria (birthplace of pesto). Giuseppe Garibaldi is a perfect example.
I believe, however, that Mario's mom is of German ancestry. I don't know what part of the boot his dad Armandino is from.
48 posted on 09/19/2004 1:47:54 PM PDT by Clemenza
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