Charlie passed away Monday morning, May 22, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by the comfort and love of his family.  He was 80 years of age.  Born in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Louis and Frances (LaRosa) Marino.  Charlie attended school in Chelsea, graduating from Chelsea High School, Class of 1960.  He attended classes at Bunker Hill Community College but soon enlisted into the US Army on January 29, 1960.  He was honorably discharged on February 4, 1963.  Charlie was the late owner and operator of New England Crane Service in Everett.  He owned the company for 55 years before retirement.  Charlie was also a police officer for the Chelsea Police Department, dedicating 15 years of service before retiring.  During his retirement, Charlie enjoyed playing golf.  He recently took up woodworking and enjoyed spending time in his garage working on projects.  Charlie was a longtime Chelsea resident and recently moved back into the area after having lived in Saugus for the past several years.  Charlie will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Charlie is the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Sasso) of Chelsea.  Dear father of Deborah Lochiatto of Peabody and Dina Pagliuca of Wakefield.  Stepfather of Charles and Richard Henry.  Brother of the late Stephen Marino and Salvatore F. Marino.  Brother-in-law of Robert Sasso.  Cherished Papa of Jonathan, Kristina, Anthony, Michael.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Charlie's visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 8:30 – 11:00 A.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at St. Anthony of Padua, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 12:00 Noon.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie's memory may be made to CareDimensions, 75 Sylvan St. Ste B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or on-line at www.caredimensions.org .

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