Marie Licce Marino

Marie Marino, 88, was born into everlasting life on May 7, 2021 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13th at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bryan with Reverend Monsignor John McCaffrey officiating.

Marie was born September 9, 1932 in Navasota, Texas to Paul and Pauline Licce. She moved to Bryan, after marrying Pete Marino in 1952, quickly starting a family. She was a long-time member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and a devout Catholic, praying for loved ones and saying her Rosary daily.

Growing up, Marie worked in her family’s grocery store and several others throughout her life retiring from Ponzio’s. She was always a friendly and welcoming face to those around her, except in those rare moments when you beat her in a game of cards.

One of the highlights of her week was getting together with her siblings to play cards and tell stories. Most of all she enjoyed gathering with her children and their families to enjoy good food, plenty of laughter and of course more card games. These memories will be cherished by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Marino, son Steve Pete Marino, son-in-law Robert Pike, parents Paul and Pauline Licce and brother Brazos Licce.

She is survived by daughters Laura & Floyd Okonski of College Station, Teresa & Steve Everts of College Station and Jo Louise Pike of Longview; grandchildren, Tony Okonski (Angela), Nathan Okonski (Rosie), Michelle Kupper (Casey), D.J. Mazurkiewicz, Katrina Marino, Robert Muse, Gentry Garcia, and Brianna Patranella (Kevin); great-grandchildren Mary, Magdalene, Kateri, Thomas, Lily, Lawrence, Lucas, Emma, Gray, Stephanie, Gavin, Kalyn and Kylee; siblings, Phyllis Failla, Rosie Cemino, Anthony Licce, Pete Licce and Patricia Landi.

Marie’s loving grandsons will serve as pallbearers.