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Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine

422 Roosevelt Street

Coleraine, Minnesota

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Sep. 26, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Peterson Funeral Chapel

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Joseph Marinaro Obituary

Joseph Dean Marinaro

Joseph Dean Marinaro passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous year long battle with cancer.

He was born on December 13, 1954.

Joe enjoyed life to the fullest. He made friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his most amazing positive spirit. He had a contagious smile and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Joe is cherished in memory by his soul mate and the love of his life Deb LeClair, his brother and sisters; Mary Abellera, Peter Marinaro, Susan Marinaro, Mark (Tracie) Marinaro and nieces and nephews; Nichole (Jason) Bosley, Joseph (Kelsey) Abellera, Matthew (Ashley) Marinaro, Jenny (Aaron) Kritz, Anthony Marinaro, Elayna Marinaro, and extended family members and wonderful friends whose lives he touched over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Dolores and his sister JoAnn Ghant.

There will be a visitation on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine, and will continue from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Coleraine. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Coleraine.

Arrangements by the Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit our website at www.petersonfuneralchapelofcoleraine.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mesabi Tribune from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joseph Marinaro

Sep

26

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Peterson Funeral Chapel

Sep

27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Coleraine

Funeral services provided by:

Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine

422 Roosevelt Street P.O. Box 185, Coleraine, MN 55722

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