Philip Marino

Philip J. Marino (PJ) passed away on November 21, 2018, at the age of 88. He is reunited with his parents, Sam F. Marino and Josie Vince Marino. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he was a graduate of Catholic High School and member of the CHS Men’s Club. He ushered at St. Thomas Moore and St. Pat­rick Catholic Churches and belonged to the Knights of Colum­bus and the Grandsons of Italy. He was a platoon sergeant in the Army National Guard and a former mem­ber of the Sheriff’s Flotilla. He worked alongside his father in the family business, Marino & Son Plumbing Company, until his retire­ment. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and gardening. He traveled extensively, making many religious pilgrimages.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosalie Viverata Marino; his “four girls,” Rosanna Marino (Dwain Sutherland), Marilyn Mari­no, Gina Marino Tollefson (Rich­ard), and Phyllis Marino; his grand­children: Rachel Scott, Sam Cappo, Claudia Cappo, Katherine Stewart, Anthony Whillhide, Kristina Wig­gins, Syke Tollefson, and Dakota Tollefson; and great-grandchildren: Isabella Wiggins, Dylan Scott, Zoe Scott, Ava Cappo, Mana Willhide and Mala Willhide. He is also sur­vived by his sister Shirley Marino Dauzat (Ryan), sister-in-law Antoi­nette Zerangue (Joseph), many cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 24, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with mass to follow. Burial will be at Resthaven Gardens. Pall­bearers will be Dwain Sutherland, Sam Cappo, Richard Tollefson, Dakota Tollefson, Anthony Willhide, and Jay Lowrance. Honorary pall­bearers are Ryan Dauzat, Joseph Zerangue, and Chris Viverata. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of dad’s favorite charities: McMains Chil­dren’s Developmental Center or Missionaries of Charity in Baton Rouge. The “4 daughters” would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to his at-home caregivers, Ms. Elaine Guerin and Ms. Betty Siscoe, and, in his final months, the excellent staff at The Pearl at Jamestown.