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Ruth Martinelli Obituary

MARTINELLI - Ruth, on September 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Mary, Frank, Wanda, Kenneth, Gregory, Debra, Sandra, and the late Linda. Cherished by her 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Reposing at The Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., Coram 3640 Route 112 (2.5 miles North, LIE, exit 64.) Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45am at St. Margaret of Scotland RC Church, Selden. Committal following at Calverton National Cemetery. Family will gather to receive friends to celebrate Ruth's life on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9:30pm. www.grantfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 1, 2008.

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laure giannetta

October 2, 2008

i went to school with debbie and sandy and i m sorry about your loss

Angela D. Green

October 2, 2008

To the loving family of Ruth (Grandma) to so many of your children..I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Ruth always made Susie's sisters feel welcome into her home, as you all did and still do. The Martinellis are a true American Family. My sincere sympathy, Angela

John Murphy

October 1, 2008

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers from your old Brentwood neighbors.

Jackie Dunlap

October 1, 2008

We grieve with you all. So very sorry that we couldn't be there with you. We pray for God's comfort for each of you. I will miss my "big" sister forever.
Love to you all,
Jackie and Larry

Annette skinner

October 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Max & Ruby, Byron, Darlene, Annette Starnes and families, Brenda Starnes Honeycutt and family

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