Priscilla Marino

Priscilla Marino ObituaryVisit the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel website to view the full obituary.Priscilla Marino passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 with her devoted husband, Andy, by her side.Priscilla and her twin sister Patricia were born April 4, 1939 in Bridgeport Massachusetts to Mabel and Edward Forcier. The family moved to Michigan and later welcomed Jean and Donna.Priscilla attended St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School where she learned to play the violin. She went to work at Ford Motor Company as a key punch operator and met Andy in the "tab room," where he took his work to be processed. Priscilla and Andy married on a sunny though windy day in June of 1965. Once married, they were unable to work together at Ford so Priscilla took a job with Advanced Data Control. She worked with much attention to detail and as a leader was asked to become a joint owner in the company.In 1982, Andy surprised Priscilla with golf clubs for her birthday. He let the store know he may bring them back. Priscilla became an excellent golfer and played on 2 leagues for many years, being on the board in both leagues. Priscilla and Andy enjoyed golfing together in the Ludington area.We know Priscilla best as a passionate musician. She played violin in the Birmingham/Bloomfield Symphony and Birmingham Musicale for over 25 years. She was a part of a smaller group "The Crazy Eights," performing in nursing homes and schools. Priscilla organized a quartet which played at weddings and special occasions. She also performed with the Redford Symphony, as first chair, and the Bell Choir of Cranbrook Church.Priscilla was one of the original "ding a lings" at St. Owen. Priscilla' s guidance encouraged and helped those with little musical background. She accompanied the choir and piano with her lovely violin music at the 5 pm Mass at St. Owens.Priscilla is preceded in death by her sister Patricia (Tom) Perczak.She will be missed by her sister Jean (Gordon) Carmichael and Donna (Tom) Costello and many nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends, Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1:00pm-6:00pm with a Rosary 6:00pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak 48073.Funeral Mass, Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:00 am at St. Owen Catholic Church, 6869 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. Visitation begins at 10:30am.Read The Full ObituaryTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.