Samuel Marino, 81, of Vernon, and formerly of Cipolla Drive, East Hartford, went Home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, (May 2, 2009) with his caring wife by his side at Rockville General Hospital. Sam was the loving husband of over 60 years to Sophie (Gangi) Marino. Born in Sicily, Italy on November 14, 1927, a son of the late Sebastian and Venera (Siciliano) Marino, he had been a life-long resident of the Hartford area. Prior to his retirement, Sam was involved in the flooring and rug industry throughout the area for many years. Sam enjoyed gardening, especially vegetables, and was an avid duckpin-bowler who bowled in the Joe Serignese League at Holiday Lanes in Manchester. Along with his devoted wife, Sophie, Sam is survived by his son, Michael Marino and his wife, Linda, of Tolland; four daughters, Michele Monty and her husband, Gene, of Bolton, Valerie Policarpio of Norwich, Tammy Santia and her husband, Emil, of Staffordville, Loriann McNiff and her husband, Hugh, of Stafford Springs; thirteen special grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Jennifer, Julie, Samuel, Michael, Leia, Ashley, Kelsey, Joshua, Sofia, Daniel, and Kevin; and four adored great-grandchildren. Sam also leaves two sisters, Phyllis Cuscovitch of East Hartford, Mary Lagana and her husband, Sal, of Middletown; several nieces, nephews, friends, and former customers. Funeral services will be Thursday (May 7th) at 10:30 a.m. from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 33 Church Street, East Hartford. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Thursday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sam's memory may be made to the Hockanum Valley Food Share, c/o Hockanum Valley Community Council, Inc., 155 West Main Street, Vernon, CT 06066. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
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