She was born December 10, 1934 in Napoli, Italy to the late Mario and Anna (Lepre) Dalia. She was a resident of the area for less than a year coming from Bluffton, South Carolina. She was a Homemaker and of the Catholic Faith. Marina loved the water and sun and belonged to the Italian Club.

She was preceded in death by her son in law Bill Neikirk, brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children George Long of Frostproof, FL, Gilbert Long of Jacksonville, FL, Anna Bowden and husband Jimmy of Grovetown, GA, Diana Wademan and husband Rob of Reno, NV, Vicki Neikirk of Frostproof, FL, Richard Long of Frostproof, FL, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She and her former husband Bob Long enjoyed life with their six children thru the Military and travel.

Thanks to the many caretakers that cared for her over the years.

A special thank you to the Mann family for their lifetime of friendship.

No services are scheduled at this time.