Catherine Marino Obituary

To the Marino Family:

I knew and loved Gage as a dear friend for 20 years. She touched my life as no one will do again. I am grateful that the Lord allowed me the honor of knowing her and all of you. I remember her laugh, and the talents she shared with everyone around her. I remember Prom, when we both conned our brothers into going with those who did not find any other men worthy. I remember our trips to Long Grove, and the fact that she could never leave with just her belly full. Her wallet had to be empty too! That tradition will always be special to me. I remember her and I spending the night together at my parents house before my wedding, giggling late into the night, and my Mom saying the next morning that Gage's giggle took her back to when we were both in High School as young girls, and how that made her smile, in that not everything was changing. I remember Gage's lovely pillows she made for our rings as a wedding gift, and her knowing giggle when I told her that since I had 3 nephews walking down the aisle I would need 3 small pillows. She was so patient, kind, and calm , even when I was stressed out.

I loved her spirit of openness & her ability to call on the carpet anyone who was less than fair. Such transparency is rare in this world, and I treasured our times together because of it.

While I miss her terribly, I pray that the same Lord who has her in His arms right now, wraps us also in His arms of comfort. I know we will see her again.

Our prayers are with you.

Rex & Heather Stancil

Our condolences go out to the Marino family.

To all the Marinos: You should all be so proud of your beautiful daughter, sister and aunt . . . and what she accomplished in such a short time. She was remarkable in her intelligence, talent, stamina, courage, and both inner and outer beauty. And what the Marino family accomplished because of her is equally as remarkable. Without the life of Gage Marino would so many fantastic things have been accomplished and given to so many? Maybe. However, Gage was the catalyst . . . for truly wonderful blessings given - through both her and her family. We grieve with you - our Ronald McDonald House family, on the loss of such a beautiful person; and our hearts break for all of you. Yet we realize Gage is in a beautiful place now . . . a real angel, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of us all. May everyone whose lives she touched be blessed to meet up with her again some day. Thank you Charlie and Gay for having Gage.

To the Marino family......You have my sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.

I knew Gage Marino when I was dating a friend of hers in high school. Although I did not get to know her as a person, I remembered her beautiful laugh and her witty sense of humor. When my wife (Sandra Garcia) & I were at her wake last night, we saw her many talents which included the paintings, the pictures, and the jewelry decorations. Many people who knew her from the neighborhood, grade school, high school, college, and today were saddened by the loss of a very special talented individual. Although it is hard to let Gage go in the Father's hands we know, that a lifetime will never in any way, shape, or form be to long to live as friends. Her beautiful spirit will shine on forever.

Gay, Charlie, David, John and James, I feel for all of you at this time of your loss. My prayers and my heart go out to all of you. Gage was a very blessed young lady, whom like my sister, had the love of the Marino family to comfort her when she needed it. Gage will always be in my memory as a woman with such love and passion for life and for those around her. I admired her for her strong yet calm approach to life. She was so sweet. Gage is "The Most Beautiful Flower". May God bless you all.

Dearest Marino Family, Gage's achievements and talents should be an inspiration to us all. Her newest jewelry creations reflected the vision of her life. The love and support of her family was a strength in the foundation of her life. I will miss her greatly. Dr.Joyce Bookshester

Mr. and Mrs. Marino, David, John and James, please remember Gage will always live in our hearts as we go on with life. I know it seems unfair and not right but now you have a great angel watching over you and all of your future endeavors. And do not forget she and Mary Jo will be there, always, for Matthew, Brian and Joey. So make her proud! Take care, Julie and Terry Nordstrom, Scottsdale, Arizona.

My condolences go out to Gay and Charlie and their familiy. I remember what great times we shared at the Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday nights. I feel very lucky to have known Gage and shared time with her and Gay. She was a very special woman, and the world is a better place for her being here.

Our condolences to the Marino Family.



Gage had once signed my yearbook saying that "great things come in little packages". And she was truly a great person to have known. I will never forget daddy-daughter dances, socials, schoolbus rides, touring London and seeing Santa at Christmastime. Then there was that mutual struggle thru Spanish and Mrs H's religion class. Her laugh rang out at the water fight at Elizabeth and Keith's rehearsal dinner...



Janice

Gay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Gage. I will keep both of you in my prayers and hope that God will find peace for each of you.

To the Marino Family, My prayers go out to you. Gage was a great friend and she will be deeply missed. Kaleah and I will always remember the "video nights". Gage was a joy to be around, her laughter will stay in my heart forever.

To the Marino Family--we mourne the loss of your special angel. Her laughter, smile and kindness will remain to ease the pain. From her early days of strength thr cancer, to her current battles she always kept her faith and now is comforted by her Lord saying "Well done, good and faithful servant" God welcomes you home Gage. Peace and understanding to the whole family.

Hearing about Gage's death brought back a million memories from growing up on Fairfield, hanging out with John, James and Gage (David was older than us), art lessons together, the plays we put on in the back yard, football in the snow - all happy memories, despite how sad I am at this news.

To all of the Marino Family - You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We were blessed to have known Gage, a young woman always with a bright smile on her face and such a positive attitude about her. Now she can share those wonderful gifts with all in heaven. God has blessed us with her, even for so short a time, and she will always be remembered in our hearts and minds. May he bless you all now.

To the family of Gage:

We wish to express our sympathies, and though we did not know Gage personally, through her parents we knew of her fighting spirit and wonderful personality. May your fond memories of her bring you comfort and know that she is your angel in heaven.

Love, Lou and Jean Senese

With Deepest Sympathy

It's very rare to come across a person who is trully geniune. I will always remember Gage for her courage, patience, compassion and infectious laughter. I feel extremely fortunate to have known her.



Without her family and their inspiration from her sickness as a child, many people (like my parents) would not have had a nice place to stay (the North side Ronald McDonald House) while they visited their ill children at Children's Memorial hospital.



The way Gage led her life makes me realize how important it is to live each day to the fullest and be the best person you can be, no matter what adversities you encounter.



My sincerest condolences to Charlie, Gay, David, John, James and the rest of the Marino family.

The condo boad of 1111 Church St Condo Association expresses its respect for Gage and sends it condolescences to her family.



Scott Walton

Condo Board president

For Gage's Family-Peace!

Respectfully,

Sue & Scott Walton

Gage was a wonderful woman and she will be missed dearly. She and I attended high school together and without her, I don't know how I would have gotten through religion class. She always made me laugh during that class. She had a contagious laugh that just brightened everyone's day! She was a talented artist and a great person! Love, Sandra

Gage, To my cousin, who fought soo hard and always so kind and sweet to everyone.Serge and I will miss you very much.And for the time you both were in rehab together and worked so hard to walk and just do all you both could do to grt better.. Serge will never forget those times.

Gage was a friend through Voorhees Hall at Hope College. Her constant laughter and joy for life was always apparent (although we do remember her righteous anger on one spectacular evening). Gage's honesty and love showed the very best in human nature.