Obituary of Jim Marko

Marko, James J. age 77, on July 1, 2020 of Annandale, VA, formerly of Central City, PA.  Survived by wife of 55 years, Paulette (Russian), son Brian, Jennie (Willis), Fort Collins, CO, grandsons Pfc. Ryan, USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC, and Colten, CO.  Survived by sisters Rebecca Krause (William), Mary Ann Fleming (Arthur), Theresa Chonoski (Joseph) and brother Robert, Jeannie (Camisa).  Jim was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Retiree of the U.S. Department of Defense with 37 years’ service.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  Jim enjoyed his retirement years, especially taking long road trips with his family across the U.S. and Canada.  A lifelong trout fisherman, he loved being along a mountain stream with his son and grandson.  He was an avid Steelers and Nationals fan.  Jim was always amazed at the number of people (he estimated nearly 100) who approached him throughout his life thinking they knew him or had met him before.  He said he felt fortunate that none of these encounters ended badly!  There will be a walk through viewing in the church vestibule from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 7401 St. Michael Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 where Jim was a member for 50 years.  Interment at Quantico National Cemetery immediately following.  Memory Eternal to the newly departed servant James.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).  See www.adventfuneral.com