Joseph Anthony Marrone

Joseph Anthony Marrone, born on October 17, 1955 in Biloxi, Mississippi has entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Oldsmar, Florida. He is survived by his parents Ben and Jeanette Marrone, his wife Paula France-Marrone, and his children Joseph Paul, Julianna Faith, Robert Anthony, Richard Frank and daughter-in-law Danielle. Papa Joe will be loved in memory by his grandchildren Giovanni Paul and Gianna Rose. Spending most of his life on Long Island, New York, Joe is a graduate of Sewanhaka High School and earned a degree in Marine Biology from Farmingdale State University. Aside from his academic achievements, he has been named Business Owner of the Year for his restaurant Heavenly Yogurt, was a regional manager for a major food chain and discovered one of his true passions of owning multiple painting contracting businesses. A man of God, he has the distinction of Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus and was a very active member at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in West Hempstead, New York. The definition of a family man, Joe moved to Trinity, Florida to be closer to his siblings Grace Ann and Robert alongside his mother-in-law Angelina. Joe was an amazing uncle, brother, son, godfather, son-in-law, dad, step-father, husband, co-worker and friend. He loved the water and was an avid boater, waterskier, and fisherman. Joe also loved to give and was such a generous man. He was praised and adored by many of his customers and co-workers for always smiling and going the extra mile. Joseph Anthony Marrone will be missed by many, but will be watching over us all.