William J Marino

William Marino of Greenfield peacefully returned to God on Thursday, January 29, 2026 
at age 102. Born in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Concetta Marino. Beloved 
husband for 69 years of the late Pat Marino. Loving father of Dale Ann (late John), Lynn 
(Bob), Bill (Jacqueline). Cherished grandfather of John, Kristen, Carly, Valerie, and 
Blaise. Great grandfather of Katerina. Much-loved brother of Michael and the late 
Minnie and Vince. Also survived by cousins, many nieces and nephews and wonderful 
friends.
Bill grew up in Greenfield, but spent his teens and early adulthood in Oakland where he 
graduated from Schenley High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the army where 
he served in combat on a field artillery unit in Italy and North Africa during World War II, 
earning a Bronze medal. He finished his military service as a Military policeman in 
Pittsburgh. 
After the war, he joined his father in his cleaning and tailor shop. He eventually opened 
a formal wear business and was a part owner of a pizza shop. He became a building 
inspector for the city of Pittsburgh, where he worked for 20 years. As a senior 
inspector, he was assigned to downtown Pittsburgh, overseeing the construction of 
most of the skyscrapers built during what was called Renaissance 2. His friends called him Downtown Bill.
Bill was proud of his Italian heritage, he founded the Oakland chapter of the sons and daughters of America. 
 
He was a wonderful father who took an active part in his children’s lives. He was 
president of Central Catholic Athletic Association and enjoyed planning the sports 
banquets and handing out the varsity jackets to the athletes. He was a wonderful 
neighborhood dad and threw the football to just about every boy and girl in the 
neighborhood. The kids in the neighborhood lovingly called him Daddy Bill. 
His friends called him Downtown Bill.

He was a devout Catholic who loved his church. Hear was an usher at mass at St. Philomena and St. 
Bede for over 50 years, retiring only when Covid made it too dangerous for him.

Bill enjoyed martinis, loved the Steelers, Frank Sinatra, old Jimmy Cagney movies, and especially sitting 
on his front porch overlooking the city and Oakland. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends and he always kept
them in daily prayer.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 3 to 8 in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home 500 Greenfield Ave.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 10 A.M in St. Paul Cathedral Parish, St. Rosalia Worship Site.

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