Dr. William Frank Marina
January 16, 1937 ~ July 7, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dr. William Frank Marina, 72, of 78 Pine Cone Drive, Asheville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
Dr. Marina was a native of Dade County, FL, and was a son of the late Frank and Merle Mims Marina. He was retired as Professor Emeritus from the Department of History, Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. He was co-author of the History of the University of Florida and he was author of the History of the University of Miami.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Marina; three daughters, Anita Cheske of Port Charlotte, FL, Virginia Hoogenboezem of Hobe Sound, FL, and Nicole Frederick of Alexandria, VA; one son, Craig Marina of Washington, DC; one sister, Cora Waters of Altamonte Springs, FL; a sister-in-law, Yvette Wessel of Weaverville; several cousins, including José Marina of Tulsa, AZ and Donna Roselle of St. Bartholomew, VI; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the residence following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asheville Lyric Opera, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, or to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee's Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Gone too soon, the world has lost one of it’s finest men.
Bill had a world of friends and was a friend to many. He will be remembered in all our hearts.
Bill was one of the most interesting patients I have ever met. I could always count on him for a world of information I never knew whenever he would visit our office. Sherry and I will miss him very much.
Mrs Marina and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss, and I will miss seeing Mr Marina here at the bank.
Sincerely,
Sandy Green
Dear Lorraine,
We will miss Bill’s infectious laugh, witty (and often scandalous) puns, and wealth of knowledge. He was one of the smartest people we have ever met, and one of the most selfless as well.
Love, Em and Dave
Bill was a long-time colleague at Florida Atlantic University–a colleague in all senses of that concept!
John Childrey
Dear Marina Family,
I am so sorry to hear the bad news. Bill was a great guy, always a gentleman, and a wonderful teammate on our 1953 Miami Jackson High School Varsity football team. He was also a very rugged tank of a fullback who I always considered to be a lineman in a running back’s position because he used to clobber my slower moving left-tackle backside so very often. It was a pleasure to block for him.
Sincerely,
Ray Kayal, Sr.
MJHS Class of 1954
Bill & I were friends since the fifth grade. I will miss our discussions about world philosophy.
We have lost a brilliant man and loyal friend. Bill and I were friends in high school and college and we renewed that friendship this past fifteen years through our high school reunions. Our love and sympathy go out to Lorraine and their children.
Dear Lorrain and family – I’m so sorry for your loss, I went to Jr. High and High School with Bill, and will keep your family in my prayers. Jackie
Lorraine, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. My Mom (Mary Jones) really enjoyed the time that she was fortunate enough to have spent with him. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers!
Lorraine, Craig and family,
Please accept my sympathy in your loss.
Bill and I were classmates and teammates at Jackson High. His email debates with son Craig and collegue Jack Douglas were always enlightening and will missed.
Marina Family,
We were so saddened to find out this afternoon that we had lost such a great neighbor. Our street has truly suffered a great loss with the passing of Dr. Marina. We are truly sorry for your loss and will miss our conversations with him and his keen insights. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. If there is anything we can do to be of help to you, please do not hesitate to call on us.
Jerry, Linda, & Travis Ramsey
My deepest sorrow to the Marina family. William Marina was a great man and will sadly be missed.
Bill was truly a remarkable individual. He had a story for every occassion and a passion for life. I will surely miss him.
Jon Albee
Fort Lauderdale, FL
I have just heard the sad news. May I add my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Melva
I have just heard the sad news. Bill was in my home room for five years, He was very bright and charming.
May I add my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Melva