Assunta R. Martinelli

1929 - 2014

Assunta Martinelli of Blue Bell Assunta R. "Sue" Martinelli, 85, of Blue Bell, formerly of Conshohocken died peacefully on September 6, 2014. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph P. Martinelli, Sr. She was born in Phoenixville, PA on June 23, 1929 to the late Nicholas and Maria (Divalerio) D'Antonio. Sue was a graduate of Tredyffrin schools and Berwyn High School class of 1947. She was employed as a Bookkeeper for Devon Building Supply for over 40 years until her retirement. Sue enjoyed playing cards, crafting ceramics, and playing bingo. She was a devoted member of SS. Cosmas and Damian Church in Conshohocken where she was past president of the ladies bingo and volunteered to work at the annual feast for many years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 children Joseph P. Martinelli, Jr. of Blue Bell, Maria Costa and husband Tony of Gales Ferry, CT, Nicolette Theisen and husband Jeff of Blue Bell, 3 grandchildren Anthony Costa, Jr., Jessica Costa, Dylan Theisen, and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her siblings Russell, Rinaldo, Anthony, Angeline D'Antonio, Theodora Davis, Rose Matthews, Josephine Santangelo and Nicolette Toroni. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at SS. Cosmas and Damian Church, 209 W. 5th Ave., Conshohocken. The Viewing will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Church. Entombment in St. Matthew Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sue's name can be sent to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122. www.ocrf.org. Arrangements by Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes. Condolences may be made at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.