Obituary of MaryAnn Marino

MaryAnn was born the daughter of Joseph and Erma Croce in Little Falls, NY. MaryAnn graduated high school in 1976 and attended Herkimer College to study business administration and obtained a CUNA management loan officer certificate. She married the love of her life, Dr. Thomas Marino, in 1978. MaryAnn was the secretary for Beechnut for ten years until transferring and opening the Nestle Employee Federal Credit Union as branch manager. MaryAnn moved to Orlando, FL, in 2004 and was the Vice President of First Florida Credit Union. She retired after thirteen years as the branch manager of Mid Florida Credit Union in Plant City; she was known as the"strawberry festival queen" and was incredibly proud of landing a million-dollar account. MaryAnn was a sign language interpreter for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Fort Plain Central School District for over a decade.

MaryAnn founded Trademark Classic Wreaths, sold them at Southern Hospitality, and often hosted many make-and-take classes. MaryAnn loved family vacations, especially at her family timeshare at Disney World, attending car shows with her husband, traveling the world on cruise ships (Her favorite was Disney), hosting the National Day of Prayer in Zephyrhills as the coordinator, and feeding the homeless ministry in Zephyrhills, FL. MaryAnn was predeceased by her Parents, Joseph and Erma Croce, her brother, David Croce, and her husband, Dr.Thomas Marino. She leaves behind her three children, Bryan Marino (Giovanni, Charlotte, and Channing), Janel Hearn (Matthew, Conner, and Isabella), Courtney (Marino), Robinson ( Joseph and Kane), Her sister (Dawn Buley), and five grandchildren whom she loved more than anything. MaryAnn had a faith that was evident and strong! Even while fighting her own battles and walking the shadow of death, she'd proclaim that her God was a good God and a God full of love! MaryAnn and her husband, Dr.Thomas Marino, founded the church in Zephyrhills, Florida, twenty years ago, "Community Harvest Church," where they've dedicated their lives to reaching the lost. A few of her favorite memories were traveling to Mexico and setting up the tent and generator; she stated how when they came to church, they would come and bring the whole family. You couldn't fit everyone under the giant circus tent. MaryAnn's favorite bible verse was "I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength, Philippians 4:13."

A  Double Home Coming Service and Celebration of Life for MaryAnn and Dr.Thomas Marino will be held May 11, 2025, at Victorious Life Church in Fort Plain at 10:00 am, with a graveside service to follow.

In honoring her memory, consider donating to Pancan.org or Gulfside Hospice.