Louise Marino

Louise Marino (nee Serra) of New City, NY passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, November 14th at the age of 72. She was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Michael and Carmela Serra (nee DelPrete). She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Rocco A. Marino, whom she married in 1960. They moved to New City, NY in 1970 where they raised their family. Louise was a loving and caring mother to her seven children and their spouses: Mary Ann Ferrante and her late husband Ronald of Nanuet; Carmela Marino of Pearl River; Lawrence Marino and his wife Laura of Nanuet; Theresa Mulqueen and her husband Kevin of Tappan; Louise Guerra and her husband Luis of Nanuet; Rocco Marino Jr. and his wife Beth of Garnerville; and Michael Marino and his partner Scott Slatin of New York City. She was also a very devoted and generous grandmother to 11 grandchildren: Shannon, Katelyn, Racquel, Arianna, Christopher, Lindsey, Matthew, Rocco, Janaye, James and Paulina. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Albert Marino and his wife Diane of Poughkeepsie, and her sister-in-law, Anna Serra of New City. Louise is predeceased by her brother Nicholas Serra in 1999 and one granddaughter, Angelica, in 1998. Louise was also very active in her local parish, St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church in New City and New City 2 Senior Citizens as well as a great friend to many. She will be missed dearly by all. Viewing hours will be held on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 11am, at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church in New City, NY. Entombment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Monsey, NY. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to one of the following charities: United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956; Marian Shrine, 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY 10980; or Rockland County Marine Corps Toys for Tots, PO Box 191, Haverstraw NY, 10927.