Ben M. Marino
December 1, 1981 ~ August 5, 2016
Ben M. Marino, 34, of Portland, formerly of Peabody, died Friday, August 5, 2016 of a heroin overdose following years of struggle with addiction.
Born in Lynn on Dec. 1, 1981, he was the son of Robert and Donna (Spencer) Marino of Peabody. He was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, Class of 1999.
Ben worked in the construction industry for several years, mostly in New Hampshire and Southern Maine where he was a member of Laborers Union Local 668.
In addition to his parents, he leaves his daughter, Ava Noel Marino of Somerville, his brother, Sam Marino and his fiancée Annemarie Turner of Peabody, his grandmother, Virginia Marino, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visiting hours are Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 2-5PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ben’s memory may be made to the Ava Noel Marino Fund, East Boston Savings Bank, c/o Nancy Hathaway, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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Dear family, Although we do not know each other, my heart goes out to you. Addiction of any kind is a horrible disease that afflicts many. Know that many understand and pray for you and your family. I am sure you tried everything but it was not your fight to win. Ben is at peace now. Now hold your head high and take care of yourself. A caring addiction family member. VGS
We had the pleasure of knowing Ben. He came up for a day a couple of summers ago to my families summer home. We all swam, ate, laughed and played games together. Ben and my son were close at one point. The news has devistated all of us. My heart truly hurts for his family. This disease is no fun. Ben spread your wings and fly…you will be greatly missed by many.
Lisa and Gary Lauze
Donna and Bobby, I am so sorry. You lost Ben years ago to this horrific disease. I pray he rests in peace. Love Nancy.
I’m so so for the loss of your son & for all your pain & suffering. Thinking of you all
Caren Connors Holmes
Very sorry for your loss. 😞
Bob,Donna,Sam and Ava we are so truly sorry for your loss and want you to know we are here for you if you need anything. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. RIP Ben
Kelly,David and Chris
Bob, we were so sorry for hear of your son’s passing. May better times you shared together help you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you – Dave and Judy Tenaglia
Ben was my first best friend and even though we lost touch many years ago, I feel this terrible loss in the depths of my heart. Mr and Mrs Marino and Sam: I’m so sorry, I can’t imagine what you are going through. Words fail me. Life was so simple when I last saw him. How can it be that we’ve lost our way? I pray that Ben found peace and that someday we all will
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So incredibly sad. I didn’the know Ben personally, but went to High School with him, and we had numerous mutual friends. Sending love, prayers, and condolences to the Marino family.
Bob, Donna and the entire Marino family, my sincere condolences in the untimely passing of Ben. These times for our children are fraught with more dangers than we ever had to think about when we were young. Unfortunately for Ben and yourselves the dangers were more than we can handle. The loss of a son is incredible but strength will come with remembering all the good times you had together. May Ben rest in the peace he was missing while among us.
Mike Kravchuk Beijing China, Peabody, Mass.
I am so sorry to hear about Ben. I still remember how much fun it was when he and Sam used to come over to the house when they were kids, especially at Halloween! He will be missed by all of our family, and we will be keeping yours in our prayers…
– Michael
Dear Bob and Donna: Sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We know you loved Ben so much and tried everything to help him turn things around. Remember the best times and let go of the bad. Hugs and love to you, Sam, and Ava. – Liz and Ed
I am so sorry for your loss! I am Gina (Restaino) Marian’s mother! Ben was and is a love! I remember the fun they all had at Fenwick! My heart is broken for you! This disease has claimed all too many beautiful lives! I know your pain! We lost our son , Gina’s brother, two years ago! We are here to help! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help ease this misery! I am praying for you and Ben!
I am deeply touched and amazed by the generosity of Ben’s family listing the cause of death.
Hundreds, and probably thousands of family members of people, especially younger, who die in these circumstances, suffer shame and confusion
because addiction is not understood or talked about as the disease/sickness that it is…….and
is not chosen as a preference or life option.
May he rest in peace.
David Mills, Danvers and grateful
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your son. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Gail Marshall
Please accept my deepest condolences, i am Roberta Colameta-Harriman
Joe DiMaria’s sister in law. I pray for the family strength through this time.
I used to babysit Gina,
Auntie Ro
I went to St. Johns and Fenwick with Ben. My sincere condolences to his family.
So deeply sorry for your loss. Ben was a good friend of our sons and a comfort to our family during our loss. Praying for peace for Ben and to all who love him. He will be missed. Mark Connors family
Dear Donna, Bob & Sam, We am deeply saddened by the loss of your son, Ben. Addiction is an illness that continues to claim this generation and you are courageous in sharing this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Sympathy, Deb, Amy & Emily Pelletier – St John’s School.
Hi Donna, Bob, and Sam,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni Parolisi
I am really sorry to hear about Ben’s passing. Ben & I went to school together and I remember our SJS graduation party at your home. He was always well liked and fun to be around. Again, I send my condolences to you all.
To the Marino Family, I have never met you or Ben, but I want to tell you that many people like myself care about you. I appreciate the fact that you cared enough to share the reason that Ben died. We all need to talk about what is happening to so many young people these day if we want to make a difference. I wish you all peace and healing.
I would also like to share something that I have learned lately……”To live in the hearts of the ones we live behind is to not have died”
God bless.
My name is Rachael (Doherty) Greenleaf and Ben was a close friend of my brother Seth for many years at both St. John’s and Fenwick. I have fond memories of following them around as a kid, just trying to tag along with them. He was always so kind to me and I am deeply saddened to hear of his tragic death. I am heartbroken for your family and will keep you all in my thoughts.
Dear Marino Family, I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is completely with all of you. May he rest in the sweetest of peace in paradise with no suffering or pain, until the day we all see him again.
Ben and I went to high school together and every day that I saw him I was met with his smile. Every. Single. Day. And has smile has never left me since. He could make any of us laugh. We’d been out of touch pretty much since and I now see he continued to be the wonderful man he always was and amazing father I had no doubt he’d become.
I’m so sorry for this epidemic of addiction claiming him and too many others but I know I for one because of Ben have to do something, find a way to at least one person battling addiction something we are all succeptible to-myself including lucky enough to never face substance abuse but many other addictions touch me directly and indirectly. Ben has already helped others including me.
Ben was not alone in this fight and his loss will absolutely not be for not nor will he ever be forgotten.
Luckily love never dies and his for us, nor ours for him will ever die.
We love you Ben today and always. ❤️
Melissa Diaz
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I did not know Ben or your family however I had to watch his video -what a handsome son, brother, dad and friend he portrayed in his life -I am sorry for your loss -I have two children and are always worried about what is going on in the world and pray they will be ok —-my heart breaks for all of you ——-sending strength and love me to you all—thank you also for bringing awareness to this addition——-it takes a lot of love for your son to share with others—————Maureen from Nahant———–
In My Father’s House there are no closets…only open windows and doors so that love can flow freely and pain and doubt can never stay.
All my prayers
Charla
I am so sorry
With love
Bennett
I met Ben several years ago at the mens meeting and I really liked him, he was such a good humble person, and I watched him always ” fight to come back ” when he would go back out, as this is such a powerful insidious disease ! The last time I saw him was a few months ago at the WP meeting, and he was looking and doing good ( Hair had gotten grey..lol, like me ) ! I was so happy for him…My heart aches for his family, but believing in God, I know Ben is finally at Peace and has no more struggle..God bless him and his family Jay Heath , Penacook, NH
Our condolences to Donna, Robert and Sam Marino.
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was an amazing person filled with love and laughter and he always had me holding my stomach from laughing so much and when I needed a friend he was always there with an ear and a shoulder for me. He gave great advice but unfortunately with this disease he had a hard time taking his own. My daughter also lost her father to this disease and I know exactly what you are going through and there are no words to make it better unfortunately it takes time but he will live on through everyone. He made the world a brighter place and he will be deeply missed! I love you Ben <3
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Ben, you gave it your all, rest easy young man. Someday people will realize the medical and pharmaceutical companies are to blame for your death.
I’m so very sorry for your loss!! It’s so sad another young life taken because of this nasty disease of addiction!!!! I don’t know you or have never met any of you. But I know a lot of my close friends have passed away because of this bad epidemic of herion use!!!! Sincerely yours. Toni M. Johnson! <3
I didn’t believe it when I saw the news. Of course I found out on Facebook but it broke my heart. The world lost an amazing man with the best sense of humor . I’ll cherish our sober memories since those are the only ones we have. Love you and rest easy
Ben was a good soul and sincere young man. I respected him and he was always respectful. So sorry to hear.
Dear Bob, Donna and Sam, I am Anthony Menici’s Aunt Sandy. I am so so sorry for your loss. Anthony has alwasy spoke so highly of one of his very best friends = Ben. Who always smiled and made him laugh. They shared so many great memories as
children and into adulthood. My deepest sympathy’s go out to you and your pain. Ben touched so many lives in such a good way. His spirit and his good soul will be missed by many. Love and prayers to you ay this sad time. Deepest Sympathy to you, love Sandy Murtha.