Filippo Marini Sr., 88, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away June 26, 2023. He was born in 1934 to the late Maria and Agostino Marini in Torrice, Italy, where he was raised.
At 19 years old, Filippo moved to America in search of a better life. He met the love of his life, Lina, and they married three months later. They began their family and moved from Jamaica, Queens to Middletown and then to Hazlet in 1966. Filippo was the founder and owner of MTT Corp.
He enjoyed gardening, wine-making and hunting with his family. Filippo had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife Lina Marini, and his son-in-law Nicholas Kopidlowski.
He is survived by his children, Anthony Marini of Egg Harbor, Roberto Marini of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Teresa Kopidlowski of Toms River, and Filippo Jr. and his wife Judith Marini of Bricktown; his brother Giuseppe Marini; his sister Maria Mastronardi; three grandchildren, Melissa Marini, Anthony Rigous and Gianna Marini; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held July 2 at Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered July 3 at St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel. Entombment followed at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, please consider making a donation in Filippo’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Filippo, please visit his page of tribute at holmdelfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the July 6 – 12, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
