Anthony F. "Tony" Marino

Mr. Anthony F. “Tony” Marino, age 76, of North Utica, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2007 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center to be with the Lord and with his daughter, Antoinette. His loving family was by his side at the time of his passing. Born in Utica on December 20, 1930, Anthony was the son of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette (Danzo) Marino. He was raised and educated locally. On October 15, 1949 he married the former Vita R. Casullo with whom he shared a blessed union of 58 years. Tony and Vita were true companions who would be lost without each other. As a child, Tony assisted his father in the operation of the family business, Marino’s Lunch, located at Bagg’s Square, and in 1954 he assumed management of the family business and moved the restaurant to the train station. In 1980 he opened Mr. Nostalgia restaurant on Jay St. and Kossuth Ave. where he has been the proprietor, along with his son Pat, until the present. Tony worked hard to provide the best for his loved ones, who were the heart of his life. Tony’s life revolved around his family. A simple Sunday dinner brought happiness and fulfillment to him. To his family, Tony was “the master story teller”. He provided a wealth of information for all, and was the family jokester. During his spare time, he pursued motorcycling, flying his plane, and hunting in his younger years with his son Pat. He was an avid car enthusiast, and as a member of the U.T.K. motorcycle club, he was proud of his 1962 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a parishioner at St. Agnes Church. Tony is survived by his wife, Vita; his daughters and son-in-law, Grace Ann Marino of Utica, and Vita DelBuono and Steve Altieri of New Hartford. He held close to his heart the memory of his daughter, Antoinette Marie (Marino)Gaetano, who passed away on May 7, 2005. He also leaves his son, Pat Marino of Schuyler; his son-in-law, Arthur L. “Art” Gaetano of Utica; his grandchildren, Annette Gaetano of Utica, Paul DelBuono, and Anthony DelBuono, both of New Hartford; and his sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Corky Pastorella of Utica. He will be missed by his “canine grandchildren”, Pebbles, and Korkie. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Pat and Frances Casullo of Herkimer, and Frank Casullo of Cortland. He was blessed with many dear and cherished friends, too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Theresa M. “Terry” and Salvatore A. Gambino; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat “Patsy” and Catherine “Kay” Marino, and Rocco “Rock” and Mary Marino. The family wishes to thank Dr. Fred L. Talarico, Dr. Francis E. Chabot, and the nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Unit at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, especially Cindy Mills, who was like a guardian angel to Anthony and his family. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home,Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Tony’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Anthony F. "Tony" Marino

December 20, 1930 - November 22, 2007