Sal Marino Passes Away.

SAL MARINO PASSES AWAY.

It is with my utmost sadness to report that my great friend Sal Marino has passed away. He had fought a brave battle against cancer. I was informed of his passing by his brother Leo.

I met Sal for the first time about ten years ago at a boxing banquet. For what ever reason he had, Sal kind of took me under his wing. He was the President and co-founder of the Trumbull County (Ohio) Legends Of Leather Boxing Club. He invited me to become a member. He was very supportive of my writing and in 2006 I was inducted into the Legends Of Leather Hall Of Fame. It is a distinction that I am very, very proud of.

Besides being heavily involved in boxing, Sal was also very involved with football and baseball. At one time he had his own newspaper column and his own radio talk show. He was even the announcer at local high school football games. He loved sports at every level. He was a charming, well liked and respected man.

I found out just what kind of man Sal was a few years ago when I was having some serious health issues. Sal could not have been more supportive. I could talk to him anytime. He even sent me a blessed rosary. I was very touched by that.

I was blessed that Sal touched my life. I feel I am a better man because of it. I will miss Sal but I know he is being well taken care of. Goodbye my friend...

Jim Amato

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