Fortuna Carmela Marino (nee Magliozzi) was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. She & her pre-deceased sister Philomena AKA(Flip) were raised in a loving Italian home with plenty of food on the table and regular family gatherings.
Fortuna graduated from Saint John's Highschool and took a job as an admin with Prudential Insurance soon after. Fortuna married the love of her life, Harold in June of 1952. They moved to Prospect Park NJ where they raised 3 of their children before moving to North Haledon NJ and adding one more to the count.
Fortuna was born on July 17th, 1930 to Antoinette (nee Pagano) and Joseph Magliozzi She is survived by her son Mark Marino, daughter Kim Resetar & husband Paul, daughter Joan Enger & husband Kyle, daughter in law Sheri Marino & predeceased son Robert Marino. She was especially fond of her 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Fortuna is survived by her dear sister in laws, Adaline Roth and her husband Hal and Olga Delaney. She.was also loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Fortuna and Harold were devout Roman Catholics and prayed every day together. They were life-long parishioners of St. Paul’s church for 70+ years. She was a wonderful home maker, wife and mother and devoted her entire life to her husband, family and her devout faith in the Lord.
Fortuna passed away exactly 11 weeks after her beloved husband of 68 years. The loss was too difficult for her to endure.
A memorial visitation and service will be announced and held at a later date
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.