He began coaching the team midway through the season last year after Jack Scarvel died of a heart attack Oct. 18. Marino had counselors on campus Monday to speak with players. He could think about the kids and the games. Brandemarte was in the hospital awaiting a bone marrow transplant in January when he was appointed permanent head coach for Monessen by the school board. Doctors recently determined the bone marrow transplant had not been successful.
Funeral arrangements are pending.