Passing of President Marino



Dominick Marino, as the President of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, committed himself to the advancement of the firefighting profession. His dedication elevated all New Jersey firefighters. His influence resulted in positive change for all of our benefit.


Dominick would draw from his bottomless well of energy to passionately advocate for the health, safety, protection, and well-being of anyone and everyone who has taken an oath to serve others. Retired, active and even aspiring professional firefighters, emergency medical providers, support service members were squarely in his focus. Police officers, corrections officers, nurses, and hospital technicians would become equal benefactors of his life’s work.


It was always of the utmost importance to Donny that, above all else, we have securities in place so that, in the event of the worst, our families would be provided for.


On April 14th Dominick left us all too soon. We lost a leader, a champion, a Brother. 


In that same moment a son, husband, father, grandfather was taken from parents, a wife, daughters, son, and granddaughters; the family Dominick spent his life providing for.


This is an opportunity to provide for Dominick in the same spirit he provided for us.


The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey will dedicate 100% of all proceeds made to the Emergency Relief Fund in Dominick’s memory to directly support the Marino family in their time of loss.

The Professional Firefighters Assoc. of New Jersey-Emergency Relief Fund (PFANJ ERF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes. Our EIN is 04-3697038

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Amy Huston

Jersey City Fire Officers | $500

Jersey City Fire Officers

Build With Strength | $100

James Kehoe | $100

Michael & Jayne Marano | $500

A Gift From Captain Buscio | $1,000

Jim & Donna Ziereis | $100

Thanks for always being so kind and loyal. God Bless

Sean McLellan | $100

Thank you for all your years of hard work representing Firefighters.

Diane Canzanella | $200

George Szychulski | $100

Knew Donny for over forty years. Good man. Condolences to the Family and the union.

Frank Vasta | $100

In the early 90’s I was Donny’s Captain. I had always hoped that he would take the Captain’s exam so that he could become President of the Officer’s Local. Donny was one of the most honest men I had ever known. Rest In Peace Brother.

Al Ashley | $50

Thank you Marino family for lending him to us for all those years. He was a good man. Through and through 🙏🏿

Al Ashley | $50

Anonymous | $100

Bob Pilger | $500

You will be sadly missed. Condolences to the Marino Family. ---Bob Pilger Local 1064 and Police and Firemen's Insurance Assoc.

DeSimone Family

Our thoughts and prayers to the Marino Family.

Ocean City Firefighters Association | $500

Rusty McAllister | $100

Kevin Preston | $25

NJ Work Environment Council (WEC)

We are sorry to lose Dominick so soon. Our deepest condolences - WEC Board & Staff

Eleanor Keith | $100

Heartbroken. :(

Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland | $250

Jeffrey | $50

Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $500

Thoughts and prayers to the Marino Family.

CSPU | $100

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts | $1,000

Virginia Professional Fire Fighters | $500

Don was the first one to welcome President Bragg and I to the Federation of State and Provincial Professional Fire Fighters. We became fast friends. You will be missed greatly. Our condolences to the Marino family.

Steven Irving | $100

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Roger Lopez | $50

Easily one of the nicest people I ever met. He will be deeply missed. My condolences to the family.