JAMES MARINO Obituary


  
James Marino, Jr.  
Passed away Saturday August 22, 2015. Jim was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 3, 1938. He was the son of the late James and Domenica (nee Petruzella) Marino. After graduation from Pittsfield High School in 1955, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, until his honorable discharge in 1958. He was married in 1966 to the former Margot U. Ladwig, in Switzerland, after which they made Fairfax, Virginia their home. Jim retired from the U.S. Department of State in 2001, after 40 years of service overseas and in the US. After retirement he received a B.A. degree in history from George Mason University, worked briefly at NOVA Community College in Annandale, where he also pursued German Language studies. He was also involved in various volunteer services of the County of Fairfax, such as teaching ESL and serving as election officer.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margot. Other survivors include a brother in Massachusetts, a niece with three children in California, three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law and their children in Germany. He also leaves behind two beloved furry companions, Seymour and Miss Kitty. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to: Cure PSP, 30 East Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 or Cure PSP online at: https://give.psp.org/ or any other charity of your choice. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA.  A Reception will follow burial in the James Room of National Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  ONLINE CONDOLENCES AT:nationalfh-mp.com  

Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 29, 2015.
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Jim was my cousin and I remember him fondly as a warm, gentle, sweet man. My heartfelt condolence goes out to you Margot. Sending blessings and prayers.

Joan Bertelli

October 6, 2015

Dear Margot - I was so sorry to see in the paper that Jim has passed away. I remember our times with Pat and Bob so fondly - we had so many laughs! What good times. With love, Linda

Linda Holt

September 5, 2015

Dear Margot, So sorry for your loss of Jim. We have good memories of times past. Linda Holt, who lives near us, called and told me. Would love to see you. God Bless You, Pat and Bob Schocke

August 31, 2015

Danny, my condolences on the passing of your brother.

Richard (Dick) Scullary

richard scullary

August 30, 2015

DEAR MARGOT & FAMILY
we are sorry to read about Jimmy passing ,we very fondly remember him
& you at our Arminius Dances ,and are sorry that we lost touch with
both of you .you are in our Prayers
sincerely Marita& Fritz Buscher

August 29, 2015

I'm SORRY JIMMY HAS PASSED Marsha Marino

August 28, 2015

Jimmy was a very caring person, thoughtful and soft spoken. He is remembered fondly especially from the very early years of our childhood and the summer on Esther Terrace in Pittsfield, Masachusetts. Go with God cousin Jim.

Love Cousin Rita.

Rita DeFino

August 27, 2015

I am sorry jimmy is gone and I will miss his off-beat sense of humor.
cousin Maryellen marino, Dalton ma.

August 27, 2015

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10:00 a.m.

National Memorial Park

Falls Church, VA

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National Funeral Home

7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042

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