Joseph Marino

Beloved Husband

And Father

Joseph Marino, 95, beloved husband of Elizabeth Bayles Marino of Oxford, formerly of Bridgeport, died January 1, surrounded and comforted by his loving family. Born in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., November 24, 1914, he was the son of Dominick and Mary Cusamano Marino.

In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is survived by his four devoted children, including Karin Hooper and her husband Wayne of Sandy Hook; a brother; ten cherished grandchildren; and four cherished great-grandchildren.

The Marinos settled in Bridgeport for more than 40 years. He worked as a machinist at Singer Sewing Co. for 20 years, and then worked for McMellon Bros for 20 years, retiring at the age of 76. He resided in Oxford for the last 20 years. Mr Marino was active in the Derby and Ansonia Senior Centers and was nominated Man of the Year in July 1995 at the Derby Senior Center.

To honor his wishes, funeral services are private. Friends and family are invited to a memorial gathering in celebration of his life, Saturday, January 9, at 1 pm, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Carol, 3 Peters Lane, Shelton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pups Without Partners, Grey Hound Adoption Organization, 39 Wharton Street, West Haven CT 06516.

The Newtown Bee        January 8, 2010