Martino, Joseph of Freehold, NJ at rest in Paterson on June 6, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Nicolina (nee Euforbio). Father of Dr. Michael Martino and his wife, Terri, Anthony Martino, and his wife, Suzanne, and Lisa Tamimi and her husband, Nasser. Brother of Nina Toscano. Grandfather of Nicholas, Joseph, and Marisa Tamimi, and Joseph, Anthony, and Gabrielle Martino. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, Franklin Lakes at 10:00 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Evas Kitchen and Sheltering 393 Main St., Paterson, NJ 07501-2815. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com

OBITUARY

Joseph Martino age 77 of Freehold died Tuesday. Born in Caserta, Italy he came to the United States in 1952 residing in Paterson, where he lived for most of his life before moving to Freehold, NJ. Mr. Martino was a Transportation Inspector for the City of Paterson for 15 years before retiring. Prior to that, he was a barber. He was a member of the Federation of Italian Societies, Paterson, NJ.

Preceeding him in death was:his wife: Nicolina (nee Euforbio) Martino

Survivors include:

2 sons:

Dr. Michael Martino of Oakland, NJ

Anthony Martino of Sugar Loaf, NY

A daughter:

Lisa Tamimi of Freehold, NJ

A sister:

Nina Toscano of Caserta, Italy

Also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.