Marlene Di Nino, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. Born on June 19, 1936, to Oscar and Mary J. Colangelo Di Nino, she grew up in Everett, MA a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life.

Marlene graduated from Everett High School with the Class of 1954 and worked from graduation through retirement at the John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston, MA.

A beloved fiancée of the late John Caron, she was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Larry G. Di Nino, Joseph R. Di Nino, and Oscar Di Nino; her nephew, Larry G. Di Nino, Jr.; and her grandnephew, Rocco Weiss. 

She is survived by her loving sister-in-law, Maryellen Di Nino of Hampstead, NH; ten devoted nieces and nephews; twelve grandnieces and grandnephews whom she loved dearly; as well as many cherished cousins, friends, and neighbors. 

Marlene loved to entertain and had a gift for making everyone she met feel loved, special, and welcome. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday May14th at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday May 13th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Everett.

Donations in Marlene Di Nino’s memory are requested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.