Domenic Macrina III

Domenic Macrina III, age 82 of Miami, Florida, who suffered through the agonizing stages of Alzheimer’s disease, passed away peacefully, on January 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a gentle, kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He truly adored his family.

Domenic, who was always called “Don” by all who knew him, was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 15, 1940, to Domenic and Joanne Macrina. His family moved to Miami where he attended Ada Merritt Junior High and graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1958. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Broadcasting at the University of Florida (UF) in 1962.

Don started his first job at WSAV, a television station in Savannah, Georgia. In January of 1963 he married his high school sweetheart, Angela Corino, and remained in Savannah for a few years. They moved back to Miami in 1965 and remained there. They were blessed with three wonderful children: Domenic, Lisa, and John.

Don had extensive experience in several professions. He was a newscaster and Editorial Director for Channel 10; served as the Administrative Assistant to the late Mayor Robert King High; worked as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and served in an administrative capacity for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. After earning his master’s degree in business and finance from the University of Miami, he became a Certified Financial Planner for AXA /Equitable where he remained until his retirement in 2014. He did all the training for recertification of agents in the company. He loved the professional respect, comradery, and collegiality within the organization and built many close friendships there.

He was a man of great faith and always projected a positive attitude. He loved music, theater, and sports, especially the UF “Gators”. His home office was known as “The Swamp” and on the door he hung a gator. He was always thrilled to be with his children, grandchildren, great grand children and other family and friends. His intelligence, sensitivity, compassion, sense of humor and wit were enjoyed by all who knew him. We will miss his smile, his jokes, cute stories, advice, and his hugs. His love will always surround us through spirit and the many wonderful and fun memories we have experienced.

Don is survived by his spouse of 60 years, Angela Corino Macrina, Son, Domenic Macrina IV, Daughter- in- Law, Juliana Macrina; Daughter, Lisa-Macrina-Holder, Son-in-Law, Keith Holder; Son, John Macrina; Brother-in-Law, Vincent Corino, Sister-in-Law, Beth Corino; grandchildren: Domenic Macrina V; Nicole Hiers, Tristen Hiers; Kristen Gonzalez, Yandy Gonzalez; Kayla Holder; Erica Mata, Enzo Macrina; great grandchildren: Lahna Hiers, Zayne Hiers, Aria Hiers; Avery Gonzalez; nieces: Christy Clayton, Sheri Metcalf, Cheryl Finkelstein, Cheryl Salmon; nephews: Dallas Metcalf; Greg Finkelstein, great nieces and nephews.

He is pre- deceased by his parents, Domenic and Joanne Macrina, Stepmother, Rhoda Macrina; In laws: Louis and Theresa Corino; Stepbrother, Stephen Herzfeld, Sister-in-law, Esther Herzfeld and nephew, Joel Herzfeld.

There will be a great void within all of us who loved and admired him. We are comforted knowing that he suffers no more.

A visitation for Domenic will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn South, 11655 SW 117 Ave, Miami, Florida 33186. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 12125 SW 107 Ave, Miami, Florida 33176.