Marlene L. Dorado (nee Celeste) age 84, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 in Saint Augustine, Florida surrounded by her loving daughter and family. Born February 28, 1939 and proudly from the area of Collinwood, she resided in Euclid for over 50 years. Marlene graduated nursing school from Euclid General and while practicing in the emergency room, she met Dr. Gapin Dorado, who she married in 1969. As Marlene had two children, Sandy and Tony, from her first marriage and Gapin had three children from a previous marriage, Jo, Johnny and Jimmy, their marriage blended the five children into one large, loving family. The large family grew even more as they spent endless amounts of time with Marlene’s sister Rita, her niece Gina and nephew Ray, creating precious memories to last a lifetime. Marlene held a special place in her heart for her Aunt Rosie and her three daughters, Marie, Anita and Carol, with whom she shared a large amount of her childhood. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Marlene will be remembered by all for her giving heart and gentle nature and a selflessness that gave to all in times of need. Marlene is survived by her children: Sandra (Jeffry) Erney, Jo (Drew) Dorado-Clair, John (Linda) Dorado, Anthony Patfield, and James (Leslie) Dorado; grandchildren Angela (Talon) Oleszczuk, Katie (Daz) Pepper, Jeffrey Erney, Olivia Dorado, and Matthew Dorado; great-grandsons Charlie Pepper, Marin Oleszczuk and Connor Dorado; great-granddaughter Adalie Oleszczuk; niece Gina (Jim) Herak; and nephew Raymond (Diane) Giangiacomo. Marlene was welcomed into heaven by her husband Gapin, along with her mother and father Carrie and Rudolph Strainic; sister and brother-in-law Rita and Domenick Giangiacomo; aunt Roselee Gregorich, and cousins Anita Colitti and Carol Masitto.
The family will welcome visitation at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home located at 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland 44026 on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm. Prayers of Christian Burial will occur Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson.com for the Dorado family.
