Anthony C. “Tony” Marino – 77 – of 98 River St., Hornell, died Friday morning, (May 6, 2011) at his home, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He died the day before his 78th birthday.
Born in Hornell on May 7, 1933, he was the son of Carl & Rose (Gallese) Marino.
Tony grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1951). He was a 2 year veteran of the US Army, serving his country during the Korean Conflict.
Following his discharge from the US Army, Tony resided in the Buffalo area where he was employed at a Sunoco Service Station. He later owned & operated a Mobile Gas Station in Cheektowaga.
Tony returned to Hornell in 1984 and purchased the former Jack’s Place. He changed the name to Tony’s Place and operated the tavern for the next 20 years. The tavern in now called Vinny’s Place.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Tony had been a member of the Hornell Association, Hornell American Legion, Carducci Lodge (Sons of Italy) and the Hornell Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching sporting events on television and especially enjoyed rooting for the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees and Buffalo Sabers.
Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Charles “Chuck” Marino.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Jovenia “Dena” Corcoran of Hornell and Jennifer (Dr. Daniel) Orlando of Crystal Beach, FL; 4 sisters, Joanne (Robert) Nilsen of Arkport, Cheryl Raschiatore of Rochester, Nicoletta Barrie of Rochester and Marylyn Marino of Rochester; 5 grandchildren, Gregory (Deanna) Addison, Carli Corcoran, Kasey Corcoran, Heather Corcoran and Nicholas Orlando; 3 great-grandchildren, Tara, Jaime & Anthony; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.
The family of Anthony C. “Tony” Marino will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Tony’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to either Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830 or to the Hornell Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
In recognition of Tony’s service to his country during the Korean Conflict, the American Flag will be flown at Half Staff at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To the family of Tony Marino. Sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Tony’s brother Chucky was my best friend when we were kids and going to school together. I remember when Tony went into the service. Tony was a good man, he will be missed.
I HAVE KNOWN TONY FOR A LONG TIME AND REMEMBER ALL OF THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT HIS PLACE.MY MOM ANNIE WORKED FOR TONY AND MADE MANY FRIENDS AT TONY’S PLACE.I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
A FRIEND ALWAYS,
BOBBY EVELAND
To the family of Tony my prayers are with you all. Tony’s sisters and brother were childhood friends of my sister Margie, brother Michael and myself. We all have great memories of the Marino family. Tony rest in peace with THE LORD.
To Nikki, Cheryl and all of the Marino’s:
I just heard about your loss, and wanted to tell you how sorry I am. May you find comfort in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, who said to Martha who was deeply saddened by the death of her brother Lazarus, “Thy brother shall rise again.”
And Martha said to Jesus, “I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” John’s Gospel Chapter 11 KJV
My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I was married to Peter DeSantis, who passed away 2 years ago. As I understood it, Pete and Tony were best pals. When we were in Hornell we would always stop by to see Tony. Pete told me several stories about things they used to do as young men. They were very fond memories of Pete’s. He spoke of Tony often when he would see something on TV or a memory would flash back in his mind. We used to stop by the tavern when we were in town. They always had stories and would laugh and laugh. I enjoyed listening to Tony’s stories as well. I am from Indiana and he would tease me, saying I had a southern accent. I would tell him Indiana wasn’t in the south. To me he had a New York accent and we would tease each other. We tried to get him to come visit us in Indiana, but we could never get him out of New York. Please know I will be thinking of you during this difficult time. If Pete was alive, I’m sure we would be going to Hornell for the services.
Tony’s Eulogies, May 10, 2011:
CARLI
Papa and I had a special bond, and I loved him very much.
He was always there for me.
He took us nearly everywhere he went — to Niagra Falls, the New York State Fair, Disney and Jennifer and Dan’s wedding in Tampa.
I could always rely on Papa, and I’m sad that no one will know me like that again.
I was Papa’s favorite.
I’m glad Mom was home when Papa was sick, because she made everything better.
I miss him.
KASEY:
I love my grandpa very much.
He made everything so fun and put humor into a down day.
His favorite thing to say was, “Who told ya?” and he always called me his Little Meatball.
He was more of a second dad to me than a grandpa.
He understood everything I told him so clear.
He protected me and without him I don’t feel as secure.
He attended my school functions and cheerleading competitions.
We would get on his nerves sometimes and he’d leave the house for about 30 minutes, then he’d walk back in and the first words out of him were, “How ya doin Moose?”
I miss him and love him and will forever hold him in my heart.
We will never forget you, Papa.
HEATHER:
I loved Papa so much.
He did a lot for my friends and I like take us out to eat. He like eating out.
He always gave me money when I needed it.
What I will miss the most is his sense of humor and all the funny things he used to say like: The dogs did it; you hot dog; Little Meatball.
Papa was always there for my chorus and school functions.
He was always there when I got home from school.
He was always there.
I was Papa’s biggest fan.
NIKI:
PAPA. Thats what Tony’s grandkids called him instead of Grandpa.
Papa was the nickname of macho literary legend Ernest Hemingway.
In Latin, Papa means Pope and it’s how the Romans refer to the Holy See.
Two extremes, but it seems appropriate for Tony to share the name Papa with them both since he also shared some of their attributes. He was the head of the family. The protector. He came from a generation of Italian men who expected to be providers. On the flip side of that, he also expected to be served. Not something we all appreciated. Tony was devoted to his church, to his country and to his heritage, but especially to his family. He was the patriarch. Papa.
Tony was always there for his children and his grandchildren, his sisters and his brother. Tony was Chuckie’s hero. In the best of times, Tony gave generously of himself; in the worst of times, he gave generously of himself–best or worst, it really didn’t matter. Tony was someone who would give you what he had, who would visit you in the hospital even if he didn’t feel well himself, who would attend your wedding or funeral and then tell funny stories and toast you at the reception. He was someone who forgave and offered a second chance … and a third … and a fourth.
Tony wasn’t always easy to talk to. When he didn’t want to respond to something, how many times did we hear him say, “Who told ya?” or just give you a look without words.
Tony was quick to anger. Even at his lowest weight–these past two weeks–he was a formidable force to be reckoned with.
He was just as quick to laughter as anger. Not so quick to tears, but not embarrassed by them either. Never quick to complain about pain.
Tony’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of his life. Lu said “He lit up like a Christmas tree when he saw the girls” after coming home from McAuley’s about two weeks ago. He couldn’t have loved his family more.
Tony was a good man. Papa was a Hero.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TONY. TONY AND MY DAD, OTTIE, WERE FRIENDS GROWING UP. I HEARD A LOT OF FUNNY STORIES WHEN I WORKED AT HIS MOBIL GAS STATION. HE HELPED ME OUT A LOT WHEN I WAS A KID.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Blessings.
Tony was my first cousin,20 years older than me, and I always saw him at Wegman’s. He liked to sample all the stations’food when they did that. I followed him one day , tugged his sleeve and asked him if this is where he ate lunch. We had a good laugh. I also liked seeing him at family reunions and parties, he enjoyed people. My husband Ron also liked Tony alot. I remember my brother Mike and Tony, and Chuckie, always being together when I was a little kid.
God Bless.
Cousin Cris