Obituary of Norma M. Marino

Shelton Resident Norma M. Marranzino Marino, age 78, of Huntington passed away on January 27, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank R. Marino, Jr. Born in Bridgeport, on October 29, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Pizzuto Marranzino. Early in her career, she had been employed by Avco Lycoming of Stratford and later worked as a realtor. She was the owner of La Parisienne, a dress shop in Stratford, where she was able to showcase her flair for fashion. She also worked as a legal secretary for Cotter, Cotter, & Sohon and most recently was employed by Rodie and Connolly of Stratford. Norma was a superb Italian cook who took great pride in hosting many gatherings. She enjoyed taking trips to New York City and drives to the seawall in Lordship, but her most precious moments were those spent with her grandchildren. Her kind and generous spirit will always remain in our hearts. Besides Frank, her beloved husband of 55 years, other survivors include her four children, Frank R. Marino, III and his wife Laura of Shelton, Mark Marino and his wife Joy of West Cornwall, Lisa Beetham and her husband John of Oxford and JodiAnn Forte and her husband Roger of Easton; eight grandchildren, Dan and Sam Marino, Sophia and Christina Marino, Gianna, Jake and Cameron Forte, and Jack Beetham; brothers, Alex Marranzino and his wife Delores, Daniel Marranzino and his wife Theresa, all of Stratford; a sister, Lucille Patane and her companion Tony Errico of Stratford, a brother-in-law, Michael Giannino of Stratford, and special cousins Florence Natale of Trumbull, Mary Roberto of Trumbull, and Rose DeGerolamo of Bridgeport, and many nieces and nephews. She had been predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Giannino and her brother-in-law, Ronald Patane. Funeral Information Friends are invited to go directly to St. Mark Church, 500 Wigwam La., Stratford on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:00 am for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends and family may call on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Donations Information If you should desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincents Swim Cancer Center, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT. 06606.