age 88, of Dorchester formerly of Plaplaya, Honduras. Entered in rest April 6, 2012. Beloved husband of Mariana (Lopez).
Loving son of the late Marcelino Martinez and Gerarda Alvarez de Martinez. Devoted father of Ana Maria “Polita” Martinez of Dorchester, Antonio Martinez and his wife Mary of West Roxbury, Ana Solis and her husband Tomas of Dorchester, Therese Martinez-Miles and her husband Michael of Roxbury, Norman Martinez and his wife Jennifer of Maryland, and the late Norma Edith Box. Caring brother of Teresa Guevara, Guadalupe Martinez, Jacinto Martinez, and the late Dominga Martinez, Julian Martinez, Maria Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Tomas Martinez, Eduvijes Martinez, Andrea Martinez and Catalina Martinez. Also survived by several cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 11 at St. Matthew's Church, 39 Stanton St., Dorchester, at 10:00 AM. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 7-9 PM in the Joseph Russo & Bros. Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale.