Josephine Martino Obituary

MARTINO - Josephine, of Eastport formerly of Westhampton Beach on November 5, 2007. Beloved wife of Ernest, devoted mother of Cathy Ann Eckart (Jake). Dear sister of Lee Amato, Toni Amato, Fran Smarth, and Anita Amato. Reposing Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Follett & Werner Funeral Home, 60 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach. Mass of the Resurrection 11AM Thursday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Westhampton Beach. Interment Westhampton Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 7, 2007.

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Nancy Rauscher

November 7, 2007

Oh Ernie, my heart is heavy for you. Jo was one of my favorite "spouses" at Harris and though it's been many, many years since I've seen her, whenever I think of Jo I remember her fun-loving vitality (and great hair!). I remember she loved young people, good food, fine wine. I think Jo would've liked this passage from Gibran. I hope it will bring you and Cathy some small comfort:

"Lament me not, but sing songs of youth and joy;
Shed not tears upon me, but sing of harvest and the winepress;
Utter no sigh of agony, but draw upon my face with your
Finger the symbol of Love and Joy.
Disturb not the air's tranquility with chanting and requiems,
But let your hearts sing with me the song of Eternal Life;
Mourn me not with apparel of black,
But dress in color and rejoice with me;
Talk not of my departure with sighs in your hearts;
Simply close your eyes and you will see me with you forevermore."

Brother Bill (Melbourne, FL) and I send our heartfelt condolences.

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