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Elaine Marino Obituary

Elaine Rose Marino Daniel Island - Elaine Rose Marino, 89, of Daniel Island, SC, widow of the late Vincent Edward Marino, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born November 6, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Anthony and Marie Marinello Lacqua. Elaine attended St. John's University, where she met her husband of 60 years. They were married on November 4, 1956. She and her husband founded Marine Repair Services and Container Maintenance Corporation in 1971. Elaine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to a loving family. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony V. Marino and her brother, Joseph Lacqua. Elaine is survived by her son, Vincent J. Marino and his wife, Pamela and daughter-in-law, Diana V. Lopez. Surviving grandchildren are Mitchell Burkett, Anthony Marino, Ashleigh Marino, Hastings Witt and Raquel Marino. Great-grandchildren are Mya and Brianna Burkett. She also has an honorary son, Barry Rohrssen and wife, Kerry Parker. She will be missed immensely and eternally by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., on Monday, March 28, 2022, between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. The relatives and friends of Elaine Marino are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, SC. A Livestream of the service may be viewed by visiting her page on the website of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2022.

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John F.

March 20, 2023

We all remember and share the loss of Mrs. Marino. God bless her family

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April 6, 2022

Prayers to the Marino family.

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Lisa

March 28, 2022

My condolences to the family and friends of Elaine Marino. I know this is a difficult time and I pray God continues to comfort and strengthen the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and fond memories of Elaine continue to comfort her family and friends. May you all have calming and pleasant thoughts during this time. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Denise King

March 28, 2022

Elaine was always very supportive and sweet to me. While it's been sometime since I've seen her, she's always been in my thoughts. She will be deeply missed

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Dawn Strelecki

March 28, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May she rest in peace with her family that has been called home to our Lord.

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Gail Cortese

March 27, 2022

Mrs Marino was a strong and beautiful women. We always appreciated her view on life and family. She will be missed. And in our hearts forever. Much love, Charles, Gail, Cara and Chase

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Diane and Jack Barker

March 27, 2022

Y’all are in our prayers

Louis Ruggiero

March 27, 2022

Vinny and family I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Elaine. She was such a lovely woman and I fondly recalled my times with her and your family. May Aunt Elaine Rest In Peace and God bless you and your family.
With love,
Lou

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J.J. and Karen Cartledge

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Lucy and Ethel!<br />Sisters. Friends. We will miss Aunt Elaine

Rosanna Scotto

March 27, 2022

My aunt was a wonderful woman. We all miss her laughter, her wisdom, and her goodness.

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March 26, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to the Marino family. Annette & Perry Cohen

Dolores Anastasio

March 26, 2022

Sad news Vincent. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I will say a pray at mass this evening for her

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