MARINO, of Riddle Village, Media, PA died on February 9, 2015. Marino was the loving husband of the late Ruth M. (Ferry) and devoted father to Augustin (Lucrecia) DeFrancesco. Predeceased by parents Ida (DiLizio) and Augusto DeFrancesco and sister Ada DeFrancesco. Survived by sister Florida A. Robinson, niece Susan (Frederick) Schranck, grand nieces Carolyn (Christopher) Theim and Julia Schranck (Brian Diehl), the Ferry families, and many other loving family and friends. Marino served in the Pacific during WWII with the 4th Marine Base Defense Air Wing. "Always faithful", he supported the Marine Corps League Auxiliary and other military detachments.
Friends and relatives are invited for Visitation on Thursday, February 12th at 9 A.M. at RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Town-ship Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 followed by Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. at St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 10, 2015.

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Colonel Robert Gest III

February 4, 2022

I once again offer my sincere condolences to Marino's family. We worked together at DPSC in South Philly and he was a wonderful colleague. Bernard Arinsberg has passed and that reminds me of the interesting conversations the three of us had. Live on Marino!

February 13, 2015

Marino and I had common interests when we both worked at DPSC. He was a class act and always a pleasure to be around. I contact him a couple of years ago and we had a warm conversation about the "old days." Our community has lost one of the good guys. He will be missed.
Bernie Arinsberg - DPSC

February 12, 2015

We will miss Uncle Marino. Nancy and Susan. Kevin sends his condolences too.

February 12, 2015

Flo, Sue, Carolyn, and Julia - I am thinking of you all today and of the great times we had around the dining room table with Uncle Marino- as he will always be known to me, one of your adopted tribe. Those good memories will help; I am so sorry. Nancy and Susan, and Kevin sends his thoughts and love too

Robert Gest III

February 12, 2015

Marino worked under my supervision in the 1970's at DPSC. I was the Director of Installation Services at the time. Marino was a wonderful man and a great servant of the Government. He will be missed. Robert Gest III, Colonel, USAF (Retired)

February 11, 2015

My Uncle Marino was one of the dearest men. A class act, he always had a kind word for everyone, and had such charm, wit and that smile that would make you feel better just being with him. He and my Aunt Ruthie made a great couple, and I will miss them. To Auggie, andFlorida i am so sorry for your loss. If you wish to contact me, my address is Joanne Butler, 332 Hickoryhill Dr. Encinitas, CA. 92024. 760-944-8189. as Uncle Marino would say "con amore"...

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Ruffenach Family Funeral Homes - Drexel Hill

4900 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Dorothy Church

4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA

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SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery

Springfield, PA

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