Joseph P. Marrone, 90, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at his home. He was born November 16, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Jenny (nee Ganga) Marrone. Joseph graduated from Granger High School in 1939. He worked at Medina Supply, the Chevy Plant in Brook Park and was a machinist at the Firestone Defense Plant in Akron for 28 years- all while farming. Joseph will be remembered for raising the Famous White Sweet Corn until 1989. He also sold and fixed tractors and loved ballroom dancing. Joseph is the beloved husband and dancing patner of Gizella Anna (nee Bacik) to whom he was married 69 years; loving father of Mary (Jim) Longanbach of Jacksonville, FL, John Marrone of Homosassa, FL and Joanne (Ralph) LaPrairie of Jupiter, FL; dear grandfather of Diane (Lance) Ripley, David (Jennifer) Longanbach and Eric LaPrairie; great-grandfather of Lindsey and Leslie Longanbach and Julian Ripley; devoted brother of John (Mary) Marrone of Wadsworth and Frances Piscotta of Fairlawn. He was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Marrone and infant brother Joseph Marrone. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am Saturday, December 4, 2010 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina. Family will receive friends at the Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, Friday from 4-8:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place on Monday, December 6th at St. Francis Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 16600 Sprague Road, Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at the address above. The family would like to thank the clergy of St. Francis Xavier, Fr. Mark Hollis, Fr. Robert Marrone and Dr. Rahman, Suzanne and Denise from Grace Hospice.