John Marrin

John Marrin, 82, of Little Falls, New Jersey passed away on April 21st 2026 due to complications of Cancer.

The funeral service will be held at St. Cassian’s RC Church at 10am on Monday May 4th. Visitation will be held at Moriarty’s Funeral Home Sunday May 3rd from 3-5 pm and 6-8pm. Burial will follow the funeral at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. There will not be a procession to the interment.

John was born at a very early age, as he used to say, at the French Hospital in New York City on May 22nd, 1943 to Thomas and Mary (Malas) Marrin. He graduated from Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, and went on to graduate from the RCA Institute in New York City. John married Cathy (McFadden) on April 23rd, 1983; they have been married 43 years.

John worked at Rockefeller Center for NBC since the 1960s, over the years he held a variety of positions. He retired as the Director of Technical Operations after almost 40 years. A two time Emmy-award-winner for his work at the 1992 Summer Olympics when he was a Technical Director, and in 1996 when he was a Video Engineer. He got his Amateur radio license as a teenager and continued to tinker with ham equipment for the rest of his life. He joined the Naval Reserve in 1964 and retired as a Cryptologic Technician Maintenance Chief in 1990. He was also actively involved in the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, and The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

John was predeceased by his Mother, Mary (Malas), his father Thomas, and his brother, Thomas, who worked in Studio Maintenance for NBC at Rockefeller center. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, his daughter Carolyn, his aunt Patricia, his cousin Mary Nagle, his niece Sandra, as well as numerous cousins, and his dog Chichaco Taco.

Due to flower allergies among the immediate family, the family requests that flowers not be sent. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the following organizations: Lifenet ( PO Box 1800, Montclair, NJ 07042 ) and St. Huberts’ Animal Welfare Center ( https://www.sthuberts.org/donate )