Eugenia (Jean) Maria Marino

She was the daughter of George Noeling and Florence Mullen.

In Philadelphia, Eugenia met her future husband, Gennaro (Jerry) Marino. They wed in 1949 and proceeded to raise their lively nine children. Eugenia and her husband resided both in New Jersey and in Colorado. Jerry preceded her in death in 2012.

Jean was a well-loved woman. She led a life of service and simplicity, approaching everyone with kindness and friendliness. Her passion was her family and she and her husband, Jerry sacrificed everything to raise their nine children. She and her husband enjoyed the outdoors which included both beach time and mountain time in the two states that they lived in.

Upon Jerry’s death, Jean relocated to Colorado where she was able to live a fulfilling life with friends and family. She enjoyed making jewelry, baking and cooking for her family and friends. She was well known for her Italian Meatballs and Wedding Cookies.

She leaves behind eight children and their spouses: Jerry and Peggy Marino, Vince and Debbie Marino, Michael and Gail Marino, Johnny King-Marino and Cheryl King- Marino, David and Sue Marino, Mary Denise (Marino) Kauffmann and John Kauffmann, Robert and Georgette Marino and Carolyn Marino and Craig Light. Her son, William Marino preceded her in death in 2017 and was married to Xiomara Marino. In addition, she leaves behind twenty-four grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren. Jean’s final years were spent enjoying the mountains and living at Golden West Senior Living Center where she developed many great friends. She was an active member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Boulder.