John S. 'Goose' Marin

John S. ‘Goose’ Marin, 76, of Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family.

John was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Miller) Marin. He married Mary E. Cover on October 13,1979 in Altoona.

Survived by his wife: Mary, one daughter: Amanda M. (Ty) Marin, one son: Stephen D. 'Steamer' (MacKenzie), grandchildren, Colson, Peyton, Aubrey, Adalyn and Avery. Along with other extended family and friends.

John was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

John was the First Vice Commander of the Catholic War Vets and Vice President of the Catholic War Vets Home Association. He was a trustee of the Blair County War Veterans Council. He was on the PA Governor's Council for the Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home. John was a member of the Catholic War Vets Club, American Legion, and past member of St Stan’s. He played Basketball at Penn State Altoona, and was inducted into the Penn State Altoona Basketball Hall of Fame.

Goose was an electrician for IBEW and then for the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was also a Basketball coach and referee.

He served during the Vietnam War in the US Army as a SP4.

Friends may be received on Wednesday Sept 9, 2026 from 4 to 7 pm at Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home, Inc., 1204 - 17th Street, Altoona, PA..

Clebration of Life will be Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Catholic War Veterans Club, 290 Valley Ave, Altoona starting with a memorial service by Father Frank Scornaienchi. and military honors by US Army and Blair County Honor Guard.

Private Committal Blair Memorial Park.

lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Christmas Charity at 138 Veterans Blvd., Duncansville PA 16635