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Alfonza Marina Jr.

01/18/1944 - 04/19/2018

Obituary For Alfonza Marina Jr.

Carter Funeral Home announces with humble respect, the transition of Mr. Alfonza Marina, Jr, 74, of Union Springs, Alabama on April 19, 2018.

Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 am from the sanctuary of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Gary Lewis, pastor.

Words of comfort will be delivered by the Rev. Daryl Andrews, of the Mt. Hillard Baptist Church of the Perote community.

Mr. Marina, a veteran of the United States Air Force, was born January 18, 1944.

A former detective of the East Orange New Jersey Police Department and the Bullock County Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Marina will be fondly remembered as a devoted father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

ALFONZA MARINA, Jr. transitioned this life on life on April 19, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 18, 1944 in Troy, AL to Alfonza and Cleo Marina.

Upon graduation from Perote High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was a Military Police. After leaving the Air Force, he became employed by the FBI and later the D.C. Metro Police Department and the East Orange Police Department in East Orange, NJ. He retired from the East Orange Police Department and relocated back to Bullock County, AL and joined the Bullock County Sherriff Department.

He was a member of the Mt. Hilliard Missionary Baptist Church of the Perote Community.

Alfonza is preceded in death by his parents and brother Lemuel. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving daughter, Babette Marina of Bristow, VA; three sisters: Carolyn Marina of Alexandria, VA; Judith and Sue Mariner of Dayton, OH; one brother, Joseph Marina of Troy, AL; one Uncle, Fred Hollis of New Albany, IN.; a very special friend, Eva Robinson of Union Springs, AL; ex-wife, Barbara Marina of Hickory, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Alfonza

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marina Family with End of Life Services.


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Services

Celebration of Life Service

Apr
28
First Missionary Baptist Church

106 Holcombe Avenue
Union Springs, AL 36089

11:00 AM
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I remember calling every week and chatting about vacations and life. I am so grateful to have had him in my family. I will miss you Al, always in my heart. Love Dora and the Hollis family SEE YOU UP THERE LATER!!

Dora Pope

My prayers and condolences to the Marina family,I remember all the talks and encouragement he showed me at Eopd a great friend and mentor may Al RIP .

Kim johnson

I was saddened deeply to see that one of the friends I had the honor of working with has passed away. He was always there to lend a very experienced helping hand. I had the honor of getting him a shirt that had matching tie and pocket hanky. It was an honor to give that present to him because he had helped me so much and such a knowledgeable person. I only spoke with him once after he retired and wish I had taken the opportunity to speak with him more often.

Keith Rawlins

Carolyn and Bette. I hope memories of your brother and father, console and comfort you. I have heard great things about him, He lived life with enthusiasm and purpose. May God bless you!!!

Georgenna Riley

I am so saddened to hear of your fathers passing. When I first started working for the city of East Orange in 1999 as the tax collector Your father decided we were going to arrest everybody who bounced checks. Omg He did a raid one morning and arrested like 40 people. Newark police officers, Council people‘s parents. He didn’t care! It was a Friday and most of the people ended up spending the weekend in jail. Lmao! He would come to our office and actually cook for us sometimes. He was the best detective, a true friend and a great man!

Annmarie Corbitt

Thanks for being a great co-worker and family friend. Thanks for all the fish fries, dog races and laughs at work. May the Lord have his arms open and waiting for you. God bless your family and may bring peace and comfort to them.

Randy Faulk

Thanks for all the memories and all that I learned from you while working cases. R. I.P. my funny partner and friend.

WandaKaye Powell

I am sadden to hear about Det marina passing. I have known him since I was a small child. He was a good family friend, who knew I would one day become his co-worker at EOPD he will truly be missed. God has gained a angel. Al always had a joke and a smile rest well my friend Tanya Pulyado & The Durr family

Tanya Pulyado

To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord, to the Marina Family asking God to you comfort you in your time of bearverement. Al was a MAN amongst men he was the truth with a big heart.

William Shirden

Will Shirden

My condolences to the Marina family.Heaven has gained a mighty angel. Rest well my brother in blue from EOPD.

Albert Alston

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. I had the great pleasure of working with Al in the Detective bureau of the E.O. Police department. Al was very well respected by his colleagues & was his expertise was slit out by various different law enforcement agancies, both city and federal. Al made us laugh every day all day! He was truly one of the great ones. I know he now rests with the Lord. My sincerest condolences to the family. Shena Grimes.

Shena Grimes

To the family of Alfonza Marina, Jr, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,

Kelsey Lee

To the our co-worker, Babette Marina, and the Family of the late Alfonza Marina Jr., Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of your father bring comfort to you and his family. Know that your Mint family is praying for you all.

Victor Thornton

Always serving,striving to support.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve and support this great family

May comfort and peace surround you and your family.

The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home.

William

Sister I was saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. I know how close you guys were. I am here for you in any way you need. Remember you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! PHIL 4:13 LOVE CRYSTAL!

Crystal Johnson

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