"To Jane, Lori, Greg and all the family. Tony will be truly missed, a person I was honored to know and to call a friend. Prayers and blessings to all the family. With love, maf"
In loving memory of
Anthony "Maro" Marinucci
July 11, 1938 - February 7, 2019
Anthony "Maro" Marinucci, age 80 and lifelong resident of Ambler PA, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ambler, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rose (nee Varrese) Marinucci. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Marinucci and sister, Dorothy Del Conte.
Anthony was a member of Ambler High School Class of 1956. He opened his own business "Maro's Floor Covering" on Butler Ave in Ambler in 1963 where it remains today as a second-generation business. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ambler and the Ambler Businessmen's Group.
Anthony loved his family time, especial spending time with his granddaughters. He was an avid reader. After retiring he and Jane purchased an RV and started to travel to Florida during the winter, and to Cape May, NJ in the summer. His hobbies included photography, Sudoku, and tending to his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed meeting friends for coffee at the Ambler McDonald's.
Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jane F. (nee Fox) Marinucci; devoted son, Gregory J. Marinucci and his wife Cathy; daughter, Lori J. Marinucci, both residents in Ambler; and loving granddaughters, Rebecca and Sabrina Marinucci. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine McIntyre and her husband Charlie of Sellersville, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to call after 9:00 AM on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home,1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler. Anthony's Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM officiated by Rev. Catherine Bower, Pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ambler.
Remembrances in Anthony's memory to one of the following organizations would be appreciated by his family:
• Ambler Kiwanis, PO Box 131, Ambler, PA 19002
• American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
www.heart.org
• ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Rd # 260, Ambler, PA 19002
www.alsa.org
Tributes and Photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"To Jane,His Children and Family, I got to know Tony in the Kiwanis Club in the late Seventies. A Ambler Icon,I enjoyed talking to Tony about Ambler and His Friends -he was one who You had to ask -He was Not a know it All and You had to ask him for his opinion. Today we do not have enough Tony Marinucci's -we have Too many know it Alls. I learned a lot about Ambler,Tony and his Friends. An Elder Statesman that I Highly Respected. Thank You - Tony . Ed Brandt "
"To the family of Anthony "Maro" Marinucci . My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Psalms 90 verse 12."
"Jane, Lori, Greg and Family, So sorry to Hear of Anthony's passing. What a great person and neighbor. We always had great times with him and all of you. I am still smiling thinking about them"