Jack D. Marino

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Jack D. Marino, age 77, native of Birmingham, Alabama, resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 with his wife, sister and friends by his side.

Jack fought a courageous battle with illness and is now at peace. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and had a successful career in accounting and real estate.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lena (Caiola) Marino.

He is survived by his spouse, Betty Kaplan-Marino; uncle, Matteo; brother, John Marino; sister, Kathy Marino Harbison (Roger); daughter, Michelle Marino Morris (Scott); sons, Keith Marino (Barbara) and Joseph Marino (Chrissy); grandchildren, Matthew Cocoran (Linda), Christina and Samantha Morris, Joseph, Jacob, Johnathan and Amelia Marino; one great-grandchild, Judylin; nieces and nephews.

He was a kind, generous, sweet and humble man. Papa Jack and Uncle Jack will be missed by many family members and friends.

Instead of offering support through flowers, gifts, or food, Jack requested that donations be made to St. Jude Hospital, his favorite charity.

The funeral will be held at Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 601 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535, on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Visitation begins at 10 a.m. and service will be held at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Pine Rest Funeral Home, Foley.