Joseph J. Marletta, of Somerville, died peacefully at the Elmhurst Nursing Home in Melrose. He was 67.
Joe was born in Boston’s West End, the son of the late Joseph and the late Frances (Gulino) Marletta. The family moved to Somerville where Joseph graduated from Somerville High School with the class of 1963. He served in the Army after high school and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a contract electrical engineer until his retirement. He also volunteered teaching at a local trade school.
The dear and devoted brother of Joanne Marcos of Beverly, Ida Accardi and her husband Tony of Somerville, Mariann Carnazzo and her husband Joe of Somerville, Joseph is also lovingly survived by one niece and many nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday, August 19th at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3 – 7. Interment will be private.