John H. Marino

Funeral services for John H. Marino, 84, of Lufkin will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Keltys United Methodist Church with Reverend Cindy Doran officiating. Graveside committal will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.

Mr. Marino was born October 16, 1934 in Staten Island, New York to the late Elizabeth (Shelley) and Frank Joseph Marino, and died Monday, March 18, 2019 in a Lufkin hospital.

After serving his country with the Air Force, John earned recognition and accolades during a long career in the farrier industry. He was the founder of JHM Manufacturing and made several innovations to anvil designs. John was a 2010 inductee in the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. He remained an active member of the Texas Professional Farriers Association, the American Farriers Association, and the Brotherhood of Working Farriers. He was also known for his honest character, sharp wit, hearty laugh, and exceptional Italian cooking.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Marino of Lufkin; daughter, Jill Bright and husband, William Bright, M.D. of Paris; sons, Weston Kirby and wife Lisa of Pottsboro, John Marino, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Brick, New Jersey, Chris Marino of Coltsneck, New Jersey, and Harley Marino and wife Dawn of New York; and numerous grandchildren. He was particularly close to his “baby sister”, Linda Marino of Plantation, Florida and sister-in-law, Peggy Rogers of Plantation, Florida. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be his family and friends.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday morning prior to the service at the church.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.