John Marini 62, of Sumterville, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

John Marini was born in Harrisburg, Pa. to the late Peter & Bessie Marini December 29, 1951. During his early childhood he lived in Wildwood, New Jersey. In 1970 John Marini, and his family moved to Orlando, Florida. He attended Primrose School, worked at Red Lobster on Lee rd. and went to the Central Florida Sheltered workshop. In 2003 he retired and moved to Sumterville, Florida with his sister.

John was musically inclined, he played musical instruments by ear, loved bowling, which he won many ribbons in the Special Olympics and he loved to play bingo at Triangle Bingo in Mt. Dora.

John Marini is survived by his brother Peter & Donna Marini of Yalaha , Fl., sister's Bambi Detwiler of Sumterville, Fl., Melinda DeGrave of Deltona, Fl., Angela Messer & Brad Henery of Daytona, Fl. and Helen & Ron Shaut of Umatilla, Fl. Foster brothers David Paulus, Aaron Ritchie, and Jimmy Morgan 12 nieces & nephews and many great Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Further details and service times may be found at www. allenjharden.com. Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, Mount Dora in charge of arrangements.