Marino Minoletti
| Marino Minoletti | |
|---|---|
| Mino | |
| Born | 1939-04-19 Falmenta, Italy |
| Died | 2024-04-01 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | plasterer and laborer |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Marino Minoletti (19 April 1939 – 1 April 2024 (aged 84)) was an Italian-born plasterer and minor hockey coach who lived in Thunder Bay and coached in Southern California.[1][2]
Life and family
Marino Minoletti was born in Falmenta, Italy, on April 19, 1939. He moved to Fort William with his family in 1950. Professionally, he worked as a skilled laborer and plasterer, applying his trade to the various homes he owned throughout his life.[1]
He was a dedicated sports enthusiast, particularly regarding ice hockey. He spent two decades coaching minor hockey in both Southern California and Thunder Bay. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing at Lac De Mille Lac, where he maintained a camp. He also spent winters in Mesa, Arizona, where he played golf and grew cacti.[1]
He was survived by his wife Janice, his daughters Debbie and Cheryl, and his sons Randy, Robert, and Steven. His family included daughters-in-law Denita and Gail, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was also survived by his sister Amelia Mascarin and her husband Aldo. He was predeceased by his parents Giuseppe Minoletti and Ercolina, and his brothers Luciano Minoletti, Attillio Minoletti, and Pietro Minoletti. His friends Rick Lacell and Yuri also remembered him.[1]
Marino Minoletti died in Thunder Bay on April 1, 2024, after residing at Hogarth Riverview Manor for over two years. Following his personal requests, no funeral service was held. Arrangements were handled through Jenkens Funeral Home.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Marino Minoletti, Jenkens Funeral Home, 2024-04-11, via arbormemorial.ca. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 6 April 2024, p. 1(D)