MARTELL, Nelson- Of Malden, formerly of Chelsea, March 26th. Devoted husband of Kathleen (Nugent). Beloved father of Christine Graffeo and her husband Charles of Saugus and Richard Thibert and his wife Tara of Freckenham, England. Brother of Saturnino Martell of Puerto Rico, Martin Martell of Chelsea, Monserrate Nieves, Gloria Carmenatty and Margarita Martell-Ortiz all of Florida and the late Luis Martell. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and C.J. Graffeo. Also lovingly survived by his mother-in-law Winifred Nugent of Malden as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Friday, April 1st at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in Sacred Hearts Church, 315 Main Street, MALDEN at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Forestdale Cemetery, Malden. Expressions of sympathy in Nelsons name may be made to The Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters Providence, St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana 47876-1007 or to Sacred Hearts Church.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 59 years ago and moving to Chelsea at 17, Nelson passed away early Saturday morning at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long history of illness over the last 15 years. For many years, prior to his declining health, he worked as a courier for Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. A resident of Malden for the last 25 years, he was devoted to his family especially his grandchildren and was known as an avid classic car buff.