James "Dago" Marchellino

James Marion “DAGO”, son of Francis Marchellino and Dorothy Lange Marchellino, was born September 4, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended various schools including Elk Horn, Des Moines, Nevada and Colo, and eventually earned his G.E.D. Over the years he held various construction jobs before becoming an accomplished songwriter and musician. On May 22, 2004, he was united in marriage with Dale Sudduth at their home south of Carroll, Iowa where they remained until the present.

Dago was a member of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club for 37 years. He enjoyed his life the most when he was riding his motorcycle, performing his music, or being with his brothers.

He had suffered from diabetes for many years, however his death was sudden and deeply devastating. He passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the age of 58.

Preceding him in death is his father, Francis Marchellino and brother, Tony Marchellino.

Dago is survived by his wife Dale Marchellino of Carroll; mother Dorothy Hansen of Kimballton; sister Keri Rojas of Webster City; half-sister Marjan Vosberg of Hampton; two daughters Jami (Mark) Fite of Basehor, KS and Megan Marchellino of Iowa City; three grandchildren Chance Allison, M.J. Fite, and Marlaina Marchellino; many cousins and other relatives; all his brothers in Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club and many friends.

Dago will continue to live on through the words of his music and the lives he changed by donating tissue and organs to the Iowa Donor Network.

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Fuck sinland and this dead ass nigga wrote on May 3, 2022:

"Fuck this dead ass nigga , and fuck all Sinland fucks SOS on every fucking sinland fuck nigga , yall mfs can't stay off court paper work or anything snitch ass fucks "

Steve Smith wrote on Apr 2, 2017:

"Dago and I spent time together writing and playing songs. Some of my words are in some of his songs but his memory will always be in me. I'll see you soon my brother."

Steven Vaughn wrote on Mar 1, 2016:

"Were going to miss your music man may you rest in peace brother"

Jennifer Lewis ( Cunningham ) wrote on Feb 29, 2016:

"Rip my friend, You will always be the Son of many words, and the Son that lives on, Ride on Dago love u always"

J "Pit bull" C wrote on Feb 27, 2016:

"Feb 23rd will forever be a sad day. We bid farewell to a true"Legend" His music will forever remain in my heart that only a real legend can. Easily remembered for its messages ands stories of a true weathered member of the elite ones who on a dark night you can almost see to your left tearing up the highway in the real way of pouting rubber to road. "Therell be lots of time to get some rest when I lady down in my grave, and go to sleep" Rest easy Dago. Youve earned it! -Pit"

Lone Wolf wrote on Feb 27, 2016:

"You had my back one night and I told you I would always have yourseven if I were a female-made you laugh at that! We will miss you my friend! Ride Free! Lone Wolf"

Blast from the Past Brother wrote on Feb 27, 2016:

"Many great memories fast miles, broken couches, flaming hayrides, pitchers of Willies and wheelies that went a little to far. You're now with you blood Toe Knee and many others who are also missed greatly. Can almost hear JR hollering at ya now. Here's to you my brother Dago and true 1%er ! Love & Respect Always, SFFS"

tracy stevens wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"ride on Dago"

koobie wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"r.i.p.you will be greatly missed wise man"

S.Eastman Adams wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"L&R You Will Be Missed My Friend"

Gigs 1%er wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"Done Mores Non Seperate! See you soon my brother, Gigs 1%er SFFS"

Garry Huckfeldt wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"I have known Dago for many years met him though my brother Moody Dago will be missed by may RIP my friend"

Terry and Zoe Ruchti wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"Ride forever friend. RIP"

smiths wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"RIP James"

Ginny Settle wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"RIP my friend."

Stacie Caldwell wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"You were a blessing in my life a few times i was 15 when we first met and you scared me to death but through out my life you were always there and was bigger than life. You are bigger than this life...i know you will be watching over all that you touched im blessed you were in my life."

Brent Crouse wrote on Feb 26, 2016:

"So very sad to hear this. I dont know a single man on this planet that could not learn from this man! So long to a real and true "Legend" RIP my friend!"

Gravey wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Sorry to hear of Dagos passing"

Gary Arciszewski wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"I am sending my deepest condolences to Dago 1%ers family and Brothers. I met him in Maine at a Party and was a big fan of his music."

Tom Randall wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"RIP Brother, ride that never ending highway in the sky"

ak wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Our deepest condolences to the family of Dago and Sons of Silence family. May he RIP, and ride in paradise. From Sinland MC NoVa Chapter"

Julie sumner wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"He will certainly be missed by so many!! My love goes out to you all."

Jay Lindahl wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"You lived a good life my friend. Like no other. Rest in Peace"

Carrie Ackerman wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"RIP Dago your music will continue to fill the soles of myself and others!!"

Dennis Buchmiller wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Rest in peace Dago"

Stacie wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Crystal Blue Persuasion"

Daniel wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Deepest condolences for your loss. Hope to meet up in Valhalla. Much respect Men of War MC"

Anne and Tonie, Jr Curran wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Our sympathy to Dale and the rest of the family."

Sandy wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"U were a very good Man U will be missed dearly rest in piece"

Stacy Harms wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Im sorry for your loss. Dago will be missed dearly! Rest in peace hun!"

Nick "gumby" Wothe wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Miss you brother. Miss the cats. Miss Dale. Toe-knee too. Now you. Love you. Always. See you in Valhalla."

Little B 1% wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"R.I.P Dago.. Ride the hell out of that golden highway in the sky. MUCH LOVE & RESPECT"

Kim keen wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"RIP DAGO you will be missed by many we live you. Meet and listen to you sing at terre haute sos. Ride high"

Chris wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"See ya on the other side brother."

Fishook Kennie wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"It was very to meet you Dago."

mark wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Ride in peace brother! Tell Nick high!"

Robyn wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"RIP Dago, You had been in my life since the early 80 and held my hand through some bad times...Ride free!"

Verdean Ackerson "Verg" wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Dago was truly one of a kind...one of the smartest & most talented people I have ever known. To the Marchellino brothers~this ones for you!"

porkchop1 % er wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"I hope brother i can be at least half the Son and BROTHER you are. LOVE & RESPECT &127384; SFFS,PORKCHOP1%ER &127384;"

Deb Buffalo wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"My deepest condolences to Dagos family and friends. Such a talented man with music that came from the soul. He will be missed. RIP and give Killer John a kiss for me when you meet on that golden road in heaven."

Paul Skjordal wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"Found out a real friend died today. Hanging out with Dago and my dad was some real good times. Dago always saw something in me, and I in him. Dago always took time to speak with me; real conversations, no matter how short, he always wanted to know whats going on and make me laugh with some joke. DALE, so sorry-Paul"

Becca Williams wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"I did not know Dago well but what I did know thru rallys etc I had the utmost respect for him and his "REAL LIFE" music! Deepest condolences to his families (biological and SOS) RIP Dago... Ride on.. Play On!!"

Preacher Bacon wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"My prayers and condolences go out to the Brothers, family and friends. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 We pray that God himself, the God of peace, will make you purebelonging only to him. We pray that your whole selfspirit, soul, and bodywill be kept safe and be blameless when our Lord Jesus Christ comes. The one who chose you will do that for you. You can trust him. Love Loyalty Honor Respect Rushing Wind Ministry Preacher Bacon 777 Crew"

Moe Williams wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"to the Sons Of Silence M.C. nation you have lost more than a Brother you lost a legand in his time. lot of good times at Mom & Dads bar in m.town with Dago & Tony. My deepest condolencea to the club.R.I.P. DAGO."

Nicole Wuebker wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"I lo ed you like you were my brother. You let me call you brother. I am so glad that you are free now and without pain. My prayers and love are with Dale and both of your families. Ride frre and with the wind my brother. We will be together again one day."

Del Wilkins wrote on Feb 25, 2016:

"The last few days my memory has been flooded by memories of you. I remember how you just growled at me when you realized that someone else was now in "your" music room, invading your personal space. I remember trying to work around your schedule to give you your space, as no one in their right mind would want you mad at them, especially in the jungle of stone and steel. I remember how you would come in and start playing really loud, to drown out my guitar that I was playing in the corner........and I remember sliding my chair up next to your piano......listening to what you were playing and joining in with you.......how we became friends, close as brothers, playing every Pink Floyd song we could think of. I was the first person you had ever attempted to "jam" with.....and jam we did. How amazed I was when I heard your first CD, then playing with you live at Kimballton Town Hall..... then came two more CDs.....you and your band sounding so awesome......It was awesome to see you fly so high my friend.......and now you have gone, but you have left part of yourself here.....and we will find you in the music and lyrics of your songs.......It was an honor to know you, and call you brother, and call you friend......it will not be long for any of us my friend, and we will soon be showing up to see you......please save a chair for me, next to your piano, so I can join you playing that "Big Gig In The Sky""

Randy & Sue wrote on Feb 24, 2016:

"All our thoughts and prayers to Dale and Dagos family."

Drifty wrote on Feb 24, 2016:

"gonna miss you brother your a legend ride hard love you"

In loving memory of

James "Dago" Marchellino
September 4, 1957 - February 24, 2016

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