Dr. Robert J. Marino MD

Dr. Robert Joseph Marino, MD passed away peacefully at his home in Mandeville, Louisiana on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to Joseph Benedict Marino and Marie (Lally) Marino.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary “Betsy” (Caire) Marino; his children Jeanne Marino (Stehle Harris) and Robert M Marino (Janie); six grandchildren Christian (Nancy), Austin, Shelby, Sophie, Drew, Clay, and two great grandchildren, River and Hazel. He is also survived by his siblings Richard Marino (Donna), Joseph Marino (Barbara), Beth Zeringue (Jerry), and Ann DeRouen (Pat); as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Benedict Marino and Marie Lally, his aunts Josephine Marino and Rosalie Marino, and his niece Katherine DeRouen.

He graduated from Jesuit High School in 1964 and from Loyola University in 1967. He then graduated from Louisiana State University Medical School with a Medical Doctorate. He then completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of Mississippi and completed a cardiovascular fellowship with Texas Heart Institute. He then began his career of 40 years with Ochsner Hospital as an Anesthesiologist, and as a specialist in critical care. During his career at Ochsner, he chaired numerous committees, and founded and directed the Ochsner Flight Care Program. In 1978, in addition to his career at Ochsner, he co-founded the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, an international well renowned anesthesia organization, where he served as the first President of the Board and remained active on the board for over 40 years. Towards the end of his career, he served as Medical Director of the Outpatient Surgery Center at Ochsner Covington. Upon his retirement, he volunteered with Hospice St. Tammany.

In addition to his success professionally, he was a beloved and giving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his dogs like family. He had a passion for photography, sports cars, and racing. He had an innate ability to connect with and guide others to be the best versions of themselves. He will be truly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6600 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church beginning at 9:30 AM.

A private burial will follow the services at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dr. Robert J. Marino may be made to Northshore Humane Society or St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services. Donations can be made at https://www.northshorehumane.org/ or https://stpgov.org/departments/animal_services/index.php.