Sally Irene Marino, wife, mother, “nurse mother,” grandmother, friend, advocate, and angel to anyone who was ever the beneficiary of her kindness in this world, was called home to her final resting place in Heaven, on June 23, 2020, dying of natural causes at Warren General Hospital, after a residency of several months at the Rouse Home.
She was born July 3, 1935, to August and Martha (Reilley) Bova, and grew up on Beech Street, in Warren, in the same house that was home to “Bova’s Barber Shop.” She graduated from Warren Area High School in 1952, and from there, headed to Erie, PA, to train as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Nursing School. She often recalled, in subsequent years, Sister Rose Evelyn, and what a hard case she was in judging hospital bed corners. But Sally was born to the profession, and knew it was her calling to be a caretaker. It was in an elevator at St. V’s, during her time in nurse’s training, that she met Anthony Carl Marino, who was working as an orderly part-time while he attended classes as a student at Gannon University in Erie. The two became friends, and then fell in love, marrying on May 31, 1958. They lived in Erie for a year, before moving to Warren, initially, so that Sally could care for her father-in-law until the time of his death. At the same time, they began their own family. As their family grew, their “family by association” grew, as well, and Sally was a friend and confidante to many friends, to her children, as well as to her children’s friends, as they grew up and into young adulthood. Sally was an advocate, and always ready with a plan to help someone who needed it to get to their next step. She was tireless in her efforts to help anyone who needed it.
Sally’s career as a registered nurse spanned from Warren General Hospital in the pediatrics and obstetrics wards, to private duty, and finally, to the Warren State Hospital Geriatrics Ward, from which she retired in 1990. She continued, though, as a resource for nursing info, to her kids, to her friends, and to anyone who asked (sometimes even to those who didn’t!). She was a nurse, through and through, and putting the concerns of other before her own needs was common practice for her.
Her faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior, informed and guided her life. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, in Warren, a member of the Cursillo community in the Erie Diocese, as well as the Spirit of Christ Charismatic Community in Warren.
Sally is survived by her husband, Anthony, with whom she celebrated a distanced 62nd wedding anniversary (given COVID nursing home restrictions) just last month on May 31, as well as by her children, Anthony “Tony Jr.” (Lisa), Youngsville, Marie Driscoll (Michael), Lewisburg, PA, Barbara Williams (Barry), Santa Monica, CA, and Kathleen Marino-Brown, Warren. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sarah Marino, Ryan Marino, Michael (Katie) Driscoll, Madeline Driscoll, Matthew Driscoll, Aaron (Amber) Zuck, Alexandra Brown and Addison Brown; great grandchildren, Sophia Driscoll, Josephine Driscoll, Shaina Lynn Critzer, Lennon Isabella Critzer and Braelee Rose Zuck. She delighted in their talents, their thoughtfulness and in being their confidante. She considered herself to be their forever friend. Many nieces, nephews, along with great nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly, also survive her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Kerr Hubbs, and Elaine Salerno, as well as by her twin brothers, Paul Bova and Peter Bova.
Visiting hours will be held at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 6 to 8 P.M. Please observe CDC mandates of wearing masks and 6 feet social distancing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, West,, Warren, with Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Warren, The Dementia Society of America (www.dementiasociety.org/), Our Lady of Victory Charities (olvcharities.org), Lackawanna, NY in memory of Sally Marino, or to the charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
While we mourn Sally’s passing from this earthly realm, we know the angels are rejoicing, for she is among them now.
I’m so sorry for this loss. While I didn’t know Mrs. Marino I do know Marie her daughter, Mike her husband and their children and they are special people. Rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss, great lady. Tony and family sending thoughts and prayers. Heaven truly had has gained another Angel.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I will pray for Mrs. Marino and her family. RIP Heaven has gained another angel.
My deepest sympathy to all. It was an inspiration to see a husband and family so loving and caring. Mr. Marino, you are in my thoughts and prayers, your devotion to Sally will not be forgotten.
You have our sympathies.
Nick and Karen (Plavecsky) Mancini
My deepest sympathy to Tony and family on your loss. Sally was such a wonderful woman. I loved coming to your house growing up and babysitting for all of you.
Tony & family,
So sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Sally and her beautiful smile.
You both always made me feel special when you visited, and those memories are priceless to me
Mr. Marino, Marie and the whole family – I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a lovely woman and I remember her fondly. Peace be with you all at this difficult time.
Much love and many prayers coming your way as you grieve the passing of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will always be remembered for her sweetness and kindness. Your visits to “Burg” we’re always very special as you are !! My sincere love.
To the entire Marino family: Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember her well as a neighbor and kind person. She will be sadly missed.
Mr. Marino and your entire family,We send our prayers and thoughts to you in this time of sorrow.
Dear Marie and family, Although we have met mom just once, we know what a great mom/person she must have been from what you (Marie) have been to us. Our heartfelt condolences to Marie and the whole family. Our prayers and love will always be there. -Sangeetha, Andrew, and the girls.
Thank you my dear friends
VERY NICE LADY
Sorry for your loss
We are very sorry about Sally. She was such a sweet person.
Mr. Marino & family: My parents, especially my father-Robert, thought extremely highly of you and your family! We send our sympathies and prayers during this time!
Tony Sr and family, So sorry to hear of your loss of Sally. She was a great friend while we lived in Warren. We had great times watching you & Les fly your planes at the old airport. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr Marino and family: I am so sorry for the loss of you wife/mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry about Sally she was a wonderful lady my thoughts and prayers to you Tony and your family
I am sorry for your loss, dear friends. Sally was a “godmother” to me – such a loving, listening, and praying presence in my formative years. I’m proud to claim that I am “family by association!” Much love to you all – and prayers for you as you grieve and give thanks for her.