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IN MEMORIAM: Albert E. Marino, 90;

Oneontan Was In Army In World War II

Albert E. Marino

ONEONTA – Albert E. Marino, 90, a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2-19, at Fox Hospital.

He was born on Nov. 5, 1928, in Oneonta, the son of Frank and Jennie (Rosetta) Marino. He married Margaret A. Jones on Aug. 13, 1950, at the old St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta.

Albert served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Oneonta VFW, the Sixth Ward Athletic Club, and the Oneonta Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling with his brothers, hunting, and fishing.

 

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Marino of Oneonta; his children, daughter Debra Marino and her husband Daniel R. Ackermann of Port Charlotte, Fla., daughter Terri-Jo Marino and her husband Rick Clark of The Villages, Fla., son Albert W. and his wife Maureen Marino of Gainesville, Va.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Veronica Marino of Cooperstown; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his daughter and son in law, Kathy Marino and Dennis Parker; his brothers, Ralph, Carl, Frank, Paulie, Ronnie, and Tommy Marino; as well as his sisters, Anna Marino, Dolly Angellotti, Mary Stanton, and Dolores Colone.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta, from 11 am to 1 pm, where a memorial service will take place immediately following at 1 pm, followed by military honors.

Burial will take place at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

Contributions in Albert’s memory are asked to be made to the 6th Ward Athletic Club, 22 W. Broadway, Oneonta, NY 13820.

To leave a condolence for the family online, please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

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