Marco Damiano

April 2, 1922 - December 16, 2017

Marco Damiano, 95, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2017 surrounded by family. Marco was born on April 2, 1922 in Sharpsburgh, PA to Victor and Pauline Damiano, and one of nine children. An Army veteran of World War II in the Company A 105th Engineer Battalion, he fought at Normandy and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and the French Legion of Honor. Marco married the love of his life, Anna, on January 22, 1949 in New York City, NY. Marco’s love and devotion to Anna was evident throughout their marriage and in his affection as he cared for her until her death 2015. Marco and Anna were dedicated spouses and parents, caring for each other and their family with all their heart. They raised their five children in Columbus, OH. They were faithful to our Lord and were parishioners at St. Luke church near their home in West Palm Beach, FL. Marco loved gardening and always grew a bountiful vegetable garden. He enjoyed crafting bird houses and windmills out of wood and giving them to loved ones. He had a very mathematical mind and enjoyed figuring out how to make things work or to fix them. He was a maker of unique kites and loved flying them. Marco is survived by his children Catherine Korting, Judy (Phil) Sayers, Marc Damiano, Linda Pennington, and Lora Puluso; his thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Damiano; his eight siblings; and grandson, William Korting, III.