Marino served as Town of Stony Point Supervisor for two terms, and for decades was both an active Deacon of Immaculate Conception Church, and a passionate community volunteer.
By Tom Ossa, Correspondent
STONY POINT, NY – Philip A. Marino, a former Town of Stony Point supervisor, longtime ordained deacon at Immaculate Conception Church and dedicated community volunteer, was laid to rest Saturday following a funeral at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point.
Marino died April 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was 79.
Born July 8, 1946, in the Bronx to Frank and Olga Marino, Marino built a life defined by faith, family and public service. Across decades in Stony Point, he became known to many residents not only as a civic leader, but as a steady presence in the church, schools, athletic fields and volunteer organizations that shape community life.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Marino; his children, Karan Cigna and her spouse, Ed Cigna, Philip Marino, and David Marino and his spouse, Heather Marino; his grandchildren, Eddie, Owen and Liam Cigna, and Olivia Marino, all of whom lovingly knew him as “Poppy”; and his sister, Terry Siciliano. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Marino.
Marino spent 38 years as a schoolteacher, including 33 years in the Clarkstown Central School District, leaving an impact on generations of students and families. His commitment to public service continued in local government, where he served two terms as Stony Point town supervisor.
His life of ministry was equally far-reaching. Marino served as an ordained Catholic deacon at Immaculate Conception Parish in Stony Point for 42 years, a role that placed him beside parishioners during some of the most important moments of their lives. His service also extended to emergency responders and those facing trauma. He was fire chaplain for the Wayne Hose Volunteer Fire Department of Stony Point and an active member of the Rockland County Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
Beyond government and ministry, Marino gave his time to youth sports and community recreation. He coached football and baseball and served as a Little League umpire, roles that reflected both his love of mentoring and his belief in showing up for others. In his free time, Philip enjoyed golf, fishing, traveling and was an avid New York Rangers fan.
Those who knew Marino are remembering a man who embodied servant leadership — in the classroom, in Town Hall, in the pulpit and throughout the broader Stony Point community. His legacy lives on in his family and in the many lives he touched through a lifetime of faith and service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to his favorite charities:
