Family/Spouse: Erica. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John D. Marino, 61, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Saturday October 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Dr. John A.R. and Michelene (D’Amico) Marino. John is survived by his wife Lisa M. (Hammett) Marino whom he married on April 13, 1996.

John was a graduate of Lewiston Porter High School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He graduated from Niagara University with a BA and MBA and received accreditation as a Certified Purchasing and Inventory Management Control Specialist. John spent his entire career in this field serving Fortune 500 Companies with International Assignments in Mexico.

John had a true passion for the game of golf and was a member of the Niagara Frontier Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf with his father in member guest tournaments at the Niagara Falls Country Club and at the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Clubs annual golf outings.

In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by his children Angelo (Erica) Mollo, Emilio (Tina) Mollo, Rachael Marino (Craig) Goldenberg and John (Lynda) Marino; grandchildren Italia, Emilio, Aloia, Archer, Ronyn, Salvatore, Chase, Claire and Logan; siblings Lou (Rochelle) Marino, Michelle (Michael) DeGregorio and Danielle Marino (Gilbert Cavaliero); nieces and nephews; Justin (Shaun) Marino, Erin Marino, Janelle DeGregorio and Angelo (Larissa) DeGregorio; aunt; Diana (Rick) Roehner; best friend Michael Samodouroff and many loving aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Thursday October 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS,NY where funeral services will follow at 8p.m. at the funeral chapel. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 315 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY, 14226.

John married HAMMETT, Lisa M on 13 Apr 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dr. John A.R. Marino, MD
January 19, 2018
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Dr. John A.R. Marino MD, 86 of Lewiston, NY went to the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Mary E. (Piela) Marino, Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. He married Michelene (D’Amico) on September 11, 1954.
John received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Buffalo in 1953. He obtained his masters in Biology from UB shortly thereafter, and then attended the University of Ottawa Medical School where he specialized in Internal Medicine graduating first in his class. In 1958, he completed his internship at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. In 1959, he moved his family to Detroit, Michigan to complete his residency in Internal Medicine at the Henry Ford Clinic. Dr. Marino went on to complete another residency at the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo from July of 1960 to June of 1962. He became a practicing physician at both Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY and St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY until his retirement in 2000. After joining Memorial Medical Center in 1962 he held a number of leadership posts at the hospital, including Chief of the Department of Medicine and Head of the Division of Diabetes. He was elected President of the Medical Staff in 1984.
Dr. Marino was also one of the founders of the Niagara Cup Classic, the Medical Center Foundation’s annual charity golf tournament, winning the foursome of the first tournament in 1992.  He co-chaired the event in 1994 and 1995 and served on the event’s steering committee for many years, later in an honorary capacity. He received a lifetime honorary entry into the tournament in 2000 and was a member of both the Niagara Falls Country Club and the Niagara Frontier Country Club.
Dr. Marino was also an avid basketball player and played many years in the municipal league. He played for the University of Ottawa Medical School basketball team, and the Henry Ford Clinic basketball team.
His true passion was for the Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club. Dr. Marino was an alumnus, as well as a board member since 1970. He served on the Personnel Committee and helped organize the Golf Tournament, which he worked for over 25 years. He also served on the Board of Directors for over 45 years.
In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by his children, Lou (Rochelle) Marino, Michele (Michael) DeGregorio, Danielle (Gilbert Cavaliero) Marino, and was predeceased by one son, John D. (Lisa) Marino; his grandchildren, Justin (Shaun) Marino, Erin Marino, Janelle DeGregorio, Angelo (Larissa Wagner) DeGregorio, Angelo (Erica) Mollo, & Emilio (Tina) Mollo; his siblings, Joanne Marino McGreevy, Esq., Louis D. (Linda) Marino, Jr., Richard J. (Barbara) Marino, Lucia (Raymond) McGovern, Mary Jo (Joe) Meli; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Diana (Richard) Roehner, Bruno (late Judith) Bartolomei, as well as seven great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his sister Dolores Marino, brother in law Louis Lipa, mother in law and father in law Angelo (Agnes) D’Amico.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at Forestview Church of God, 1250 Saunders Settlement Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, where funeral services will follow at 10:30 A.M. with his Pastor Ron Maines officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Josephs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club, 725 17th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.

John married D'AMICO, Michelene on 11 Sep 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louis + PIELA, Mary E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Angelo + Agnes. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]