Mr. James "Zinzy" Martone, 88, a life-long resident of Lawrence passed away on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at the Mary Immaculate Restorative Nursing Center in Lawrence.
He was born on July 30, 1923 in Lawrence, MA. James was the fourth child of Vincenzo and Maria Martone who were Italian immigrants. He grew up on Chestnut Street and later moved next door to the Fisichelli Pastry Shop on Union Street. He started working there in the winter of 1938 when he was just 14 years old. He would deliver bread on horseback and later by bread truck. In more recent years, he had been doing prep work, finishing cookies, cleaning and setting up window displays at the shop. James worked with three generations of the Fisichelli Family. He worked at Fisichelli's Pastry Shop for 74 years where he loved to spend time with his pal Max, he was part of the family.
In his younger years, James enjoyed traveling to Italy with his friend Peter Miele. He loved listening to music by Jerry Vale, Perry Como, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. James was a big fan of James Dean.
His family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at the Mary Immaculate Restorative Nursing Center, 2nd Floor, Unit 2A, for the special care he was given during his stay.
His family members include
His niece: Gwen F. Martone of Methuen, MA
His nephew: Frank Antonelli of Boston, MA.
His Beloved Friends/Family: Nina Fisichelli Gaffny and Max Gaffny and Family of North Andover, MA.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Michaels Church in North Andover, MA. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, MA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Immaculate Restorative Nursing Center, 172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.