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Victoria Martorano Obituary
Born to the late Eugene and Clara Dorlini in Bronx, N.Y., Vickie had been a resident of Newport News for the past 33 years and was a graduate of Mount Saint Ursula Academy of the Bronx and Key Business College in Newport News. She worked for the Daily Press newspaper in Newport News.
Vickie was the founder of SMART-One Inc., which is a non profit organization for the disabled and special needs community. She was awarded the Medal of Life from Governor Jim Gilmore and also received the 2008 Newport News Commission on Youth Asset Builder award from Mayor Joe Frank.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dorothy Horvath.
She is survived by her beloved husband, David; two sons, Jeremy Martorano and Christopher Martorano; two sisters, Catherine Long of Ohio, and Ginger Foster of PA.
There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Altmeyer Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Interment will be private.
The family ask that donations be made to SMART-One Inc. at www.SMARTONEINC.net.
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608. www.Altmeyer.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Martorano
Jean Steveson
September 3, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Vickie Martorano. My sincere condolences go out to David, Chris and Jeremy. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her, especially people with disabilities and those associated with them. It seemed as though her work wasn't done. Her shoes will be hard to fill.
Nancy Houlihan
September 1, 2008
Dear Vickie:
Years ago, when we were attending Kee Business College, you told me your gift to the community would be your boys!! Well, congratulations to you and David on a job well done. Now, may you rest in peace eternal. Love
Beth Lennox
August 31, 2008
Chris, David and Jeremy,
I am so sorry to hear about Vickie's passing. What an amazing woman--she helped so many people, or all ages and abilities. I have learned so much from her; she definitely has left a legacy of action, tenacity and advocacy.
Chris, I see many traits in you that came from your mom. You have so many friends, you work hard-- even when you are playing, and you are always thinking! I am praying for you during this very hard time. I hope to come to Newport News soon to see you.
With love,
Aundria Blair
August 31, 2008
Chris, Jeremy & David our prayer are with you now and always.
Aundria, Alonzo and Thomas
Washington, D. C.
Milan (Kroger)
August 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David and Robert Jordan
August 30, 2008
Chris, David, and Jeremy,
Please know that Vickie will live on in the hearts of the many people she has touched. We will never forget her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just remember, you are not alone.
Dee Kurek
August 30, 2008
David, Chris and Jeremy,
May God be with you during this difficult time. Vickie was such a wonderful woman and will be sadly missed by all. Please accept our deepest condolences. Mike, Dee and Chris Kurek
Michelle Carter
August 29, 2008
David, Chris & Jeremy,
Though I have regretfully been out of touch this past year, I am sending my sincere heartfelt condolences. Vickie was a real tough cookie, a phenominal woman, mother & friend and has always been on my short list of those I admire. She was a woman with clear intention - if she could think it, she could do it! Greatly missed by so very many, her memory will live on in the lives she has touched. I also know she thought the sun rose with Chris and set with Jeremy and David hung the moon. May you each find peace knowing she is in heaven making her case for changing the world!
Ann-Marie Koger
August 29, 2008
When I think of people who really made a difference in this life, I will always think of Vickie. I don't know what life would have been like when we arrived on the Peninsula had Vickie not encouraged me to start the Tot Smart group. Some of my best friends were the moms struggling as we struggled with so many unanswered questions. I will truly miss her - know that you are in my prayers.
Ann-Marie
Gurvich family
August 29, 2008
Chris, Jeremy, and David,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Vickie was one of a kind and what a heart she had for all of our kids! She made such a difference in our commumity for the special needs population and we will be grateful to her always for her visions and all that she accomplished.
With sympathy, love, and prayers,
Steve, Millie, and Kara Gurvich
Felicia and Erica Johnson
August 29, 2008
Dear Martorano Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of bereavement. We met Vickie through the Smart-One program. She was a genuinely nice person and will be sorely missed. I pray that God gives you strength as He welcomes a new angel into His Kingdom.
Caroll Register
August 29, 2008
Martorano Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Vickie's memory will live on in the many things she did for special needs individuals.
The Register Family
Rob, Caroll, Rachel
Mic Platt
August 29, 2008
Vickie leaves behind a legacy of service that, while unheralded and humble, leaves a gaping hole in the heart of our disability community. She also leaves behind a legacy that includes thousands of pictures of smiling people doing things they loved--another testament to her efforts. Vickie will be greatly missed, though certainly she is in Heaven right now organizing a picnic or karate class, I have no doubt.
My heart and my prayers go out to her family.
Mic Platt
Dawn Scott
August 29, 2008
Chris,Jeremy, and David,
So sorry to hear about Vickie. She was very special to all of the disabled in this area. She will be deeply missed.We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth,Tim,Tiffani,and Chelsea Scott
Sue Britt
August 29, 2008
Martorano Family--
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. From everything I've read and heard, Vickie was very special. I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Britt (Team Virginia)
Al and Susie Diaz
August 29, 2008
We are saddened to learn of Vicki's death. Jeremy, Chris and David know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
^j^Maria's dad and mom
Donor parents
Victor Towns
August 29, 2008
To Jeremy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you all will find peace and comfort in this otherwise difficult time. I'm sorry I won't be able to make the service and visit with you but my heart and spirt will be there.
Nancy Maguire
August 29, 2008
Sorry to hear about Vickie. She was a wonderful friend and I loved helping her in Smart-one. She will be dearly missed.
Nancy, John D. and Elizabeth Maguire
Daily Press James Catron-Operations
August 29, 2008
David,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Although I did not know Vicki personally, I know from the sincere feelings of the employees in the circulation department she was loved and appreciated. She will be missed at the Daily Press by many.
Shirley Drye
August 29, 2008
My heart goes out to the Martorano Family.
Shirley Drye (donor mom- Tracy Drye, Oct. 25, 1990-Aug. 24, 1990)
Doug Hiemstra
August 29, 2008
David,
Please accept my deepest condolences to you & the rest of the family. Vickie will be missed by all. I hope that "SMART" will continue to operate just as strong without her as it has for all this time with her.
I 1st. met Vickie, & her son Chris a couple of years ago, as they started delivering the Daily Press to the Grafton Farm Fresh store. I've known David for quite a few years now, & our thoughts & prayers go out to all.
Doug Hiemstra & Patty White... (Yorktown, VA.)
Rick Ross
August 29, 2008
We were deeply saddened to learn of Vickie's passing and are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Julie Ross and Jenny Hatch
Beverly Thomas
August 29, 2008
I met Vickie about 6 years ago and all I can say, she was one of a kind, an advocate for the disabled and she will be missed.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Paula Huffman
August 29, 2008
Chris, Jeremy, and David,
Please accept our condolences from around the state. Vickie was a good friend to Team Virginia and we shall miss her "I can do that" spirit. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula Huffman, Manager
Team Virginia
Renee and Daniel Biegun
August 29, 2008
David, Chris, and Jeremy,
There are no words to express how sad we are for your loss. Vickie was one of the most loving, generous, exceptional women we've ever known. The talents she has
shared with so many will continue to bless our lives.
We pray that God will give you all strength and peace in knowing what a Blessing Vickie has been in all our lives.
Love,
cutter & Renee Jones
August 29, 2008
Martorano Family -
Renee and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will be keeping you in our hearts and prayers and that you have our most sincere condolences during this sad time.
Walter Troy
August 29, 2008
Much sympathy to the Martorano family from the Troy family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Walt, Kathy, Chris and Carolyn Troy
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