Florence was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Stephen and Rose Pisklak and sister to seven siblings. She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College and later earned her master’s degree in education from Mercer University.
In 1954, Florence met Bernard Marino and they married in October 1958. The couple eventually settled in Dunwoody, raising their family.
Florence was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and teacher. Florence taught kindergarten and first grade for 22 years. Her passions included family, gardening, travel, knitting, birding, and her faith. She loved tradition, keeping the annual holiday Slovak baking and cooking recipes alive. She brought the family together each holiday through these recipes, with Christmas as her favorite time of year.
She enjoyed the fellowship of the All Saints Women’s Guild and helped various charities such as knitting blankets for ill babies at Children’s Hospital. She loved learning and traveling, making many trips with Bernard around the globe. At age 75 she conquered her first zipline experience at Monteverde Park in Costa Rica. Florence will be deeply missed.
Florence is survived by her loving family including Bernie her husband of 65 years and their five children, Mary Harrison (Ray Goff), Bernie Marino (Jill Marino), Beth Marino, Stephanie Marino (Rich Ramires), and Stacy Marino (Larry Towner). Cherished Grandmother to four grandchildren Nick Marino, Rosa-Lee Marino Frank (Matt Frank), Preston Burns and Dawson Burns. Brothers Stephen Pisklak (Geraldine Pisklak) and Joe Benton (Mureleen Benton) and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive family and friends on July 10, 2024 from 3-7 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319. The rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate Florence’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 11, 2024 at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA. A luncheon will follow immediately at Dunwoody Country Club. If you plan to attend the luncheon, kindly RSVP by calling Stephanie Marino at 678.478.2806. Please respond by July 7.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s University, Brooklyn Child Study Department, 256 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
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