Michael J. Marino, great listener

Michael J. Marino, 77, of Frankford, formerly of New Castle and Newark, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience in Philadelphia, Pa.

Michael was born July 29, 1943, in Hazelton, Pa., son of the late Michael A. Marino and Mary (Goffa) Marino. Before retiring, he owned and operated Michael Marino Inc., a family construction business that was originated by his father in 1936.

Deeply devoted to his family, he will be remembered for his integrity, simplicity and love of God. He was a great listener and possessed a calming effect to everyone he encountered. He kept life simple. Known as "twinkle toes" in the Salsa circle, Mike also enjoyed ballroom dancing at the DuPont Country Club under the tutelage of the late Vince Patterson. He enjoyed nature walks and rode his bike faithfully every day.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, David Marino and Anita Marino. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy A. (Misiewicz) Marino; four children: Michael J. Marino III and wife Patty, Mark Marino, Joseph Marino and wife Liz, and Christine Trzaskos and husband Kyle; two brothers, Bill Marino and wife Jane, and Gene Marino and wife Sharon; four sisters, Monica Brittingham and husband RB, Lisa Cordeiro and husband Rich, Mary Paula Wharton and husband Larry, and Andrea Kokoszka and husband Joe. Mike, known as PopPop to his 10 grandchildren, was extremely devoted to them and so very proud of them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, where the viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.

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