1927
Richard
2015
Richard D. "Bozo" Marino
July 18, 1927 — April 9, 2015
Richard Dominic "Bozo" Marino of Niles, went home to be with the Lord at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Washington Square Health Center in Warren, Ohio. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Marino was born July 18, 1927, in Niles, a son of John Francis and Matilda "Tilly" Canterucci Marino.
He was a lifelong area resident of Niles and a 1945 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.
Following high school, Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Early on in life, Richard followed his entrepreneurial spirt. He owned and operated Independent Radio Taxi in Youngstown and years later he moved his business to Niles where he operated Niles Cab Company for many years. Mr. Marino retired from the Trumbull County Maintenance Department after over a decade of employment.
Richard was elected as the 1st Ward Councilman in Niles during the mid 1980's. He enjoyed his morning walks at the Eastwood Mall with his buddies, hanging out at McDonald's with his "paisanos", riding his bike, and loved to dance. He was an avid sports fan, especially football, baseball & boxing. He loved cars and all animals, rescuing many stray animals he found. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his family. Richard was very social and the "life of the party". He seemed to know everyone everywhere he went. He could easily strike up a conversation with any stranger. He was well liked and had a heart of gold. Richard would give you his last dollar if needed. He loved everything "Italian", especially food and music- polka's at festivals and the "rat pack"- Dino, Frank, and the gang!
Surviving are: his wife, Irene Mary Katona Marino, whom he married Nov. 8, 1952; a son, Rick J. Marino of Howland; 2 daugthers, Cheryl A. Marino-Drews and her husband William of Redondo Beach, CA and Lynette S. Marino of Niles; a sister, Roslyn and her husband Tony Gatta of Niles; 2 grandchildren, Ricky A. Marino and Jared Drews; 2 great grandchildren, Sabrina and Trip Marino.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Marino; 2 sisters, Betty Ann Greenfield and Martha Jane Accordino.
Memorial contributions can be made to an organization of the donor's choice.
Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 in the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Fr. Bernard R. Schmalzried, pastor of St. Mary's Parish.
Interment will take place in St. Stephen's Cemetery
Mr. Marino was born July 18, 1927, in Niles, a son of John Francis and Matilda "Tilly" Canterucci Marino.
He was a lifelong area resident of Niles and a 1945 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.
Following high school, Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Early on in life, Richard followed his entrepreneurial spirt. He owned and operated Independent Radio Taxi in Youngstown and years later he moved his business to Niles where he operated Niles Cab Company for many years. Mr. Marino retired from the Trumbull County Maintenance Department after over a decade of employment.
Richard was elected as the 1st Ward Councilman in Niles during the mid 1980's. He enjoyed his morning walks at the Eastwood Mall with his buddies, hanging out at McDonald's with his "paisanos", riding his bike, and loved to dance. He was an avid sports fan, especially football, baseball & boxing. He loved cars and all animals, rescuing many stray animals he found. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his family. Richard was very social and the "life of the party". He seemed to know everyone everywhere he went. He could easily strike up a conversation with any stranger. He was well liked and had a heart of gold. Richard would give you his last dollar if needed. He loved everything "Italian", especially food and music- polka's at festivals and the "rat pack"- Dino, Frank, and the gang!
Surviving are: his wife, Irene Mary Katona Marino, whom he married Nov. 8, 1952; a son, Rick J. Marino of Howland; 2 daugthers, Cheryl A. Marino-Drews and her husband William of Redondo Beach, CA and Lynette S. Marino of Niles; a sister, Roslyn and her husband Tony Gatta of Niles; 2 grandchildren, Ricky A. Marino and Jared Drews; 2 great grandchildren, Sabrina and Trip Marino.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Marino; 2 sisters, Betty Ann Greenfield and Martha Jane Accordino.
Memorial contributions can be made to an organization of the donor's choice.
Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 in the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Fr. Bernard R. Schmalzried, pastor of St. Mary's Parish.
Interment will take place in St. Stephen's Cemetery
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