Frank F. Marinaro, 86, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County Mount Joy. Born in Berwick, PA., he was the son of the late Marco and Cosimina (Pichierri) Marinaro. Frank was the husband of Betty (Whitmire) Marinaro with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage this past April 4 ^th .

Frank was a graduate of Berwick High School and Bucknell University. He proudly served his country in WWII in the United States Army. Before his retirement he was employed by RCA as an Administrative Executive and later the Navy Depot as an Industrial Specialist. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida with his wife, and playing and watching sports.. He was a member of the Italian American Club.

Surviving in addition to his wife Betty is a daughter: Mia Marinaro of Allentown. And 2 brothers; Thomas and Joseph Marinaro.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Marinaro.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 2 p.m. Family and friends will be received before the service at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com