Obituary of Everett Stino

Everett Phillip Stino, 94, of Glastonbury, died on Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born and raised in Glastonbury the son of the late Ralph G. and Julia (Mader) Stino. He proudly served with the Fifth Marine Division in the South Pacific during WWII, fighting on Iwo Jima, and was part of the occupying forces deployed to Japan for security after the Atomic bombings. Everett often recalled his other Marine Corps assignment as a member of President Roosevelt's security detail at the White House. He told many stories of his personal conversations with the President and the first lady. After his military service he worked for the MDC for more than 30 years retiring in 1986 as plant engineer. During his retirement Everett utilized his photography skills to photograph Glastonbury High School Athletic Events for local newspaper publications. He is survived by five children; Thomas E. and Chandra Stino, of Homosassa, FL, Richard J. Stino of Beverly Hills, FL, Kenneth P. and MaryAnn Stino of Glastonbury, Judith S. and Edward Lavigne of Oakdale, MaryAnne and James Williams of Tolland, his former wife Madeline G. Frontel of Melbourne, FL; ten grandchildren; Anthony R. Stino, Teresa M. and Michael Leach, Andrew J. Stino, Haley K. Stino, Dillon R. Stino, Rebecca A. Stino, Adam P. and Amy Stino, Jessica H. Haines, Meghan A. Williams, Tyler L. Williams, four great grandchildren; Aiden Stino, Ava Stino, Jake Leach, Mason Stino and his sisters; Marion Spiers and her husband Robert of Ft. Meyers, FL, and Hazel Stino of South Windsor. He was predeceased by two sisters and a brother; Bernice Olenick, Ruth Mahon and Harold Stino. The Funeral service will be Monday April 16 at 2:00 pm at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Green Cemetery, Glastonbury. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, April 16th beginning at 12:00 noon. Memorial donations may be made to the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, 35 Hemlock Road, Branford Connecticut 06405. Everett's family will always remember the outstanding and compassionate care that Everett received during his time at The Glastonbury Health Care Center of Glastonbury Directed by Mr. David Somes and Nurse Supervisor Mrs. Laura Gutt and staff. For on line tributes please visit www.mulryanfh.com.