James Marino

James O. Marino, 51, of Palmer Twp., died Friday, February 27, 1998 upon arrival at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg. He was a special education teacher at Phillipsburg High School for the past ten years. He served as a substitute teacher at the High School from 1987 to 1988. He also worked for the Youth Advocate Program in Easton for several years. Born July 8, 1946, he was the son of Madeline Simons Marino of Palmer Twp. and the late Onofrio Marino. From 1968 to 1971, he was a manager at the former Marino's Tavern in Easton. From 1971 to 1975 he was a loading supervisor and truck driver for the former Trans Jersey Air Freight, Inc. of Phillipsburg. From 1979 to 1981 he was a department manager at K-Mart of Easton. From 1981 to 1983 he was a warehouse manager for Wheel Distributor and Moss Dynamic Engines, also in Easton. 1984 to 1988 he owned and operated the Fine Trim Lawn of Phillipsburg. He was a graduate of Easton High School and attended Churchman's Business School in Easton from 1975 to 1977 where he studied accounting. He also attended the East Stoudsburg University. , In 1978 he received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from the National College of Business in Rapid City, South Dakota. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1968 and had received the National Defense Service Medal. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Phillipsburg Education Association and the New Jersey Education Association; the Steel City Gun Club, Freemansburg, the Young Republican Club and the Order of Fleas, both in Easton. He was an avid sportsman and hunter and was a noted basketball player at Easton High School. As a teacher at Phillipsburg High School, he enjoyed coaching J.V. Soccer and also active with the Golf League and Ski Club at the school. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Patricia A. Cronin and Pamela J. Bloshuk, both of Palmer Twp.