Obituary of Joseph Marino

Marino- Joseph Marino age 95, beloved husband of Elizabeth Bayles Marino of Oxford, formerly of Bridgeport, died January 1, 2010 surrounded & comforted by his loving family. Born in Astoria, Queens, NY on November 24, 1914, he was the son of the late Dominick and Mary Cusamano Marino. Mr. Marino met his soul mate Elizabeth, in Hyde Park, NY; they married and lived in Dover Plains, NY before settling in Bridgeport for over 40 yrs. He worked as a machinist at Singer Sewing Co. for 20yrs. He then worked for McMellon Bros. for 20 yrs. retiring at the age of 76. He resided in Oxford for the last 20yrs. Mr. Marino was active in the Derby & Ansonia Senior Centers and was nominated "Man of the Year" in July 1995 at the Derby Senior Center. In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Joseph F. Marino and his wife, Carol of Shelton, Michael Marino of Oxford, Marie Ryan and her husband Gary of AZ, Karin Hooper and her husband Wayne of Sandy Hook; a brother Vincent Marino and his wife Ida of SC; 10 cherished grandchildren and four cherished great-grandchildren. Mr. Marion was predeceased by brothers, John and Andrew Marino, a sister, Rosetta LaMonte, and a grandson, Todd Marino. To honor his wishes, funeral services are private. Friends & family are invited to a memorial gathering in celebration of his life on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Carol, 3 Peters Lane Shelton, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to Pups without Partners, Grey Hound Adoption Organization, 39 Wharton St., West Haven, CT. 06516, www.pupswithoutpartners.org. The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia, is in care of arrangements. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.