Obituary of Nicholas C. Mariniello

NICHOLAS C. MARINIELLO, 82, of Manahawkin, formerly of North Bergen, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 surrounded in a circle of love. Son of the late Joseph and Frances Mariniello, Nick was born and raised in Hoboken. A star football player for Demarest High School, Hoboken, NJ (Class of 1948), Nick turned down a college scholarship to enable his teammate to receive it instead. Nick entered the army and served in the Korean War. As a truck driver and shop steward for Cooper Jarrett Trucking for over 30 years, he was recipient of numerous safe driving awards throughout his career. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #560. He later worked for the North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority. He was a member of the American Legion Post 133 of Stafford. Never one to hesitate putting his life on the line, Nick saved the life of a drowning two year old in 1960. In 1981, he again, came to the rescue of a woman pinned by a car which crashed through Valley National Bank in Clifton. He was recognized for his bravery and quick action. Devoted husband of Eileen for 58 years, Nick is also survived by his daughter, Linda Santucci, and her husband, Richard, of Upper Saddle River and son, Nicholas Mariniello, and wife, Eileen, of Lincroft. Adored grandfather of Richard and Anthony Santucci, and Nicholas and Thomas Mariniello. Loving brother of Frank Mariniello of Fort Lee. Nick leaves behind a legacy of nieces and nephews and dear friends. He now joins brothers Dick, William, and James, along with sister, Mary Lavallo and best friend, Martin Sgambati, in eternal life. The Funeral on Tuesday, April 10, at 8:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM.