MANCHESTER– Joseph M. Martino, 85, died April 4, 2009 at Bedford Hills Healthcare after a brief illness.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 27, 1924 the son of Giuseppe and Rose Martino
He served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Ranger.
Prior to his retirement he was a salesman with Associated Grocers.
He held membership in Order of the AHEPA, he was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, and was a longtime member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where he was on the board of directors and at one time held the position of Treasurer.
He was predeceased by his wife Elsie K. (Angelides) Martino in 1999 and a son Michael Martino in 2005.
Members of his family include one son Stephen Martino of Bloomington, IN, six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews,
SERVICES:Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.. A Trisagion service will be at 6 PM. A funeral service will be Wednesday at 10 AM in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester, NH 03103.
For more information please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com