MICHAEL MARINO, 65, passed away May 17, 2011 with his family by his side. Michael was born on December 1, 1945 in Pozzallo Sicily, the son of the late Sarina and Carmelo Marino. He was a lifelong resident of Hackensack. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael attended Hackensack High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Army. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War where he earned numerous military accommodations. 

After being discharged, he worked at S.G. Goldberg in Hackensack for more than forty years as a shipping foreman. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Francis Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a loyal member of the Hackensack Chapter of Unico National and the Hackensack Troast Athletic Club.  Michael was an avid NY Rangers, Yankees, and Giants fan.  He will always be remembered for his keen sense of humor and ability to make people laugh. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elide and their two sons, Carmelo and his wife Meghan, and Benny and his fiancé Paola Candela. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Aiden and Brielle.  He is also survived by his dear sister Rosemarie and her husband Pasquale Maisano; their children John, Vincent, and Maria Sudol. Michael will be deeply missed by those who knew him. He touched the lives of many people. He will live on in our hearts forever. The Funeral on Friday May 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ. The Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack NJ 07601 or Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.