Martin John Marino passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 86. He was the Beloved husband of Julia Marino for 60 years. He was the loving father to Debbie Story (Brian), Tina Lailhengue (Paul), Sally Westberry (Jamie), and Salvadore Marino (Missie). He was the son of the late Salvadore Marino and the late Ernestine Marino. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Joe Marino, Henry Marino, and Jake Marino. Martin was the proud grandfather of Christina D’Angelo, Lucien D’Angelo, Jennifer McCloskey (Marion), Marty Lailhengue (Christine), Brittney Guidry (Robbie), Jessica Westberry (Anthony), Irene Marino, Sofia Marino, Salvadore Marino; as well as grandfather of nine great-grandchildren Karly, Madison, Patrick, Marlei, Jeremy, Marion, Brynleigh, Jaxson, Marty, Jr., and great-grandchild-to-be Oaklei; step-grandchildren, PJ Lailhengue (Alison), Jeannedell Case, Benjamin Story (Kristen), Ashley Story, Chad Westberry (Mindi), Sarah Westberry; nine step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was an active fisherman, and loved to hunt and fish. Most of all he loved his New Orleans Saints. Martin was born in New Orleans and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard. He was a dedicated and loving father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend, and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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