John Marinello

John is survived by his children: Rose Nicolosi, Ralph (Jan) Marinello, John (Debbie) Marinello, Jr., and Kenny Marinello. Grandchildren: Jeff (Caryn) Nicolosi, Paul (Helen) Nicolosi, John (Melissa) Marinello III, Christopher (Chantal) Marinello, James (Tatiana) Clark, and Justin (Lisa) Clark. Great-grandchildren: Casey, Kaitlyn, Ashlee, Tanner, Maddie, John IV, Austin, Blake, Mia, Dash, Caylee, Landon, Kylie, Chase, and Payton.

John was a World War II Veteran who served in the US Army. He moved his family from NY to Miami in 1952 and started Happyland Private School, which he owned and operated until 1976. During the past several years he volunteered many hours at Sinai Plaza Nursing Facility. John will be truly missed by his many friends and family. He will always be remembered for his loving and caring ways.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Vitas, 5420 NW 33 Ave., #100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Viewing will be Sunday, June 2nd from 3-7PM with a prayer service at 4:30PM at

Southern Memorial Funeral Home

15011 West Dixie Hwy.

North Miami, FL 33181

Funeral will be Monday, June 3rd ; 10 AM- Open Casket Visitation followed by 11 AM- Funeral Mass

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

415 NE 105th Street

Miami Shores, FL 33138

Interment to follow the Funeral Mass on Monday, June 3rd

Flagler Memorial Park

5301 W. Flagler Street

Miami, FL 33134