Kim Fialo Marino, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away at age 65 after being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder. Her rapid decline shocked family and friends, as she was known for her vibrant personality and strong community ties. Initially displaying confusion before her diagnosis, she had worked at Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy close to her grandson. With over 40 years in Staten Island, her legacy of support, family love, and vivacity will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
"There's no cure for it and no treatment,' her daughter, Vanessa Pritchard, told the Advance/SILive.com upon her diagnosis. The rapid deterioration of Ms. Marino's health shocked her family and loved ones, highlighting the cruel nature of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease."
"My mom was somebody; she was loud," said her Pritchard. "She had a fiery personality. She could be your toughest critic, but your biggest supporter." This quote encapsulates the vibrant life Ms. Marino led and how deeply she impacted those around her.
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