Michael D. Marinaro

Michael D. Marinaro, affectionately known as Uncle McGee, 89, of Clifton, passed away on December 29, 2018. Born in Passaic, Mr. Marinaro resided there before moving to Wayne and then Clifton. He was the owner of M & M Paving of Clifton before his retirement and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a hardworking, self made man, and an avid world traveler. Mr. Marinaro enjoyed spending time at his home in Florida, where he loved fishing on his boat. He was also an avid tennis player, and an accomplished artist. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Mr. Marinaro was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean (nee DiMartino) in 1988; his parents, Anthony and Mary Marinaro; his brother, Joseph Marinaro; and six sisters, Rose Mele, Katherine Paz, Mary Corbari, Frances Santoro, Josephine Przybyla and Tina Hill.
Survivors include: his devoted children, Michelle Mikita of Newburgh, NY, Maria Marinaro of Butler, NJ and Michael Marinaro and his wife, Janice of Clifton; four grandchildren, Lorie Mikita-Zinberg, and husband Michael, Allison Cimaglia and husband Brian, Amanda McCrimlisk and husband Robert, and Michael Marinaro; three great-grandchildren, Samantha Holly, Annabella Zinberg and Campbell Holly; one sister, Nancy Atkins of Little Falls, and sister-in-law Joan Marinaro of Fairfield, and countless nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be held Thursday from 1-3 pm and 5-8 pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Funeral services will be held Friday 9:15 am from the funeral home followed by a 10:00 am Mass at St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, 797 Valley Road, Clifton. Interment to follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Upper Montclair. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 7 Ridgedale Ave Suite 103, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Please visit www.bizub.com for driving directions and online condolences.