Samuel Vincent Marino, age 54, died suddenly of a heart attack at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Sunday evening, September 30, 2007. He was born April 12, 1953. He attended Whitmer High School, Barber College and School of Cosmetology in Toledo, Ohio. Sam was well recognized in the beauty industry for over 36 years. He was most well known for his kindness, genuine heart and sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, working out and watching classic movies. Sam will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Natalie Marino, Nicholas Marino, Alexis Marino, Vincent Marino, his beloved dog Sophie (aka Stinkers); his sisters Linda (Dean) Cook, Julie (Mark) Garrett, Vickie (Jim) Botts,); biological parents Nancy and Warner Bianchi and brothers and sisters; Barbara (Christopher) Burkitt, Sharon Bianchi, Karen (Ronald) Wright, Deano (Sandra) Bianchi and Rick (Jamie) Bianchi. He is preceded by his parents Nathaniel and Emma Jean Marino.

Visitation will be at the Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania, OH, Wednesday, October 3 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. Prayer services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning at 9:00am with services at Christ The King Catholic Church (Harvest Lane and Sylvania Avenue) at 10:00am. Interment will immediately follow at Toledo Memorial Park. The family requests that any donations in Sams’ memory be made to the Toledo Humane Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.