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Joseph Martello

HURST, TX

August 10, 1937 - December 8, 2012

Joseph Martello Obituary

Martello, Joseph “Joe”. Age 75, of Bedford Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born on August 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois and also lived in Lockport, IL and Addison, IL. Joe honorably served in the United States Army from April, 1956 through April, 1962; his armored division was deployed in West Germany for 16 months where Joe received rifle marksman, pistol marksman, and 90mm gun expert military awards. Joe was employed by American Airlines and gave 42 years of dedicated service to the company from which he eventually retired in October 1995 as a senior executive over facilities management. He was an active, American Red Cross disaster volunteer; working out of a Red Cross truck to help those in need after severe storms. Joe enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, visiting family in Chicago, and playing with his 2 dogs. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Jessie (Fink) Martello; brother Phil Martello; sister Tonietta “Toni” Sundin, and sister Louella “Lou” Byrnes. Joe is survived by wife of 33 years, Nina Martello; sons Scott (&Diana) Martello, Eric (&Laura) Martello; stepson Carl (&Christy) Owens; stepdaughter Cathy (&Bob) Keetch; brothers Carl (&Joann) Martello, Martin (&Betty) Martello; grandchildren Aimee (12) & Brice (9) Martello, Caden (7) Owens and Morgan (13) Hilburn, McKenzie (14) & Brinkley (13) & Travis (11) Keetch; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A ceremonial gathering to honor Joe will be held at the American Legion post 369 in Bedford, TX at 1pm on Saturday, December 15, 2012. A burial with military honors at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery will occur on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 11:30am. Memorial donations may be made in Joe Martello’s name via donate link on his Book of Memories website: http://www.forestridge-fh.com/book-of-memories/1434151/Martello-Joseph/index.php

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