James J, Marinko, age 59 of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in his home. James was born in Bridgeport on January 24, 1955 to the late Albert M. and Shirley (Dunn) Marinko and has been a life long area resident, and had worked for many years at Textron. Survivors include his daughter, Kelly Paine of Florida,2 granddaughters, Ariel Peterman, and Audrey Paine, 2 sisters, Theresa Costanzo and her husband Ron of Bridgeport, and Liz Bernard and her husband Roger of California, a brother, John Marinko and his wife Liz of Stratford, and a nephew, Jamie Lamb and his wife Stephanie. Funeral services and interment are private and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home- Stratford.