Robert Vincent Marrone

January 18, 1930 - November 2, 2018

Robert Vincent Marrone, age 88, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Utica, New York, a son of the late Anthony and Rose Higley Marrone. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Aurelia Bean Marrone and sister, Janet Hahn. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean conflict. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was an avid bowler and UNO card player. Robert was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. He was a very strong willed and courageous man until the end. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Martinez and husband Andrew, Donna Blade, and Chris Emmert and husband Alan; son, Mark Marrone and wife Brenda; grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Courtney, April, Justin, David, Kim, Michael and Megan; great grandchildren, Alex, Jacob, Alyssa, Shawn, J.J., Kameron, Lucas, Bella, Addison, Baylen, Dakota, Caleb, Cameron, Gabe, Harper, Emma, Ty, Hayley, Lilly, Austin, Allie and Devin; brothers, Donald and Pete Marrone; special friends, Ron Snow, Jay Smith and Donna Doyle; and several nieces and nephews. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Marrone’s memory to Victory Baptist Church, Attn: Daycare and Awanas Programs, 11101 Island Rd, Bristol, VA 24202 Arrangements especially for Mr. Marrone and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.