Obituary of Vittorio Martino

Martino, Vittorio, age 70 of Paterson at rest in Paterson on January 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Agnes) Martino. Loving Father of Giovanna Corporan of Lincoln Park, Vingenza Guagenti of Morris Plains, Margherita Carbonara of White Stone, NY and Vincenzo Martino of Elmwood Park. Brother of Maria Lombardi of England, Assunta De Luca of England, Incoronata Gigante of Italy and Eva Pisacreta of North Haledon. Grandfather of Adrienne, Frank, Bianca, Joshua, Gabriella, Alissa Christopher, Brianna, Isabella and a grandson to arrive in May. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Italy he came to the United States in 1976 and resided in Paterson. He was a chef at the Brownstone, Paterson for many years. After that, he was a self-employed mason contractor for Vittorio Martino Tile & Marble, Paterson before retiring 8 years ago. Mr. Martino was a member of the Dwarkil Rod & Gun Club, New York State and was involved in fund raising for St. Antonio Di Padova, Rivotoli di Serino, Italy since 1966. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Thursday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society NJ Division Inc., Bergen County Unit, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.