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John Martinelli Obituary
JOHN L. JR., June 21, 2004; loving husband of Helen (nee Dos Santos), father of Tina Jenkins (Paul), Greg, John III and Kim; grandfather of Matthew, Jimmy, Jason and Kelsie; also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral, Friday 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Martha's Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cem. Viewing Thursday evening 6 - 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations in his memory to The Breathing Room Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 287, Jenkintown PA 19046.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Martinelli
Ron and Roberta Saling
June 25, 2004
Dear Helen and family:
We are saddened to hear of John's passing and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and the family.
May John rest in peace.
Sincerely, Roberta and Ron
Hugh(Red) Murdock
June 25, 2004
Farewell to another plank owner.May he rest in peace with all the Sellers shipmates who have gone before him. Hugh & Darlene
Maria Corkery
June 25, 2004
Dear Helen, Tina & Greg;
There are no words to express my sympathy for your loss. John left a void that no one will ever be able to fill. He truly was a one of a kind man. He lived life to the fullest. Tina & Greg, one thing I will never forget is how much your dad loved you. Keep those memories close to you to help you through the tough times ahead. Helen; through it all you & John completed each other. Rest in peace John....you will be deeply missed. Love, Maria
Celie Jenkins
June 24, 2004
Dear Helen, Tina & Greg,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sometimes the hurt is to big for words.
You are in our Prayer's.
Love,
Celie & Kevin
Rich Beggs
June 24, 2004
Home is the sailor, home from the sea. Our sympathies to the family.
Gary & Sandy McCluskey
June 23, 2004
Dear Helen & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We really thought a lot of both of you and we certainly wish we could have had many, many more good times together.
John Louk
June 23, 2004
Although I served in USS Sellers after John, I do pray for the family to be comforted and in His care and look forward to our huge reunion in heaven!
Tom Estrada
June 23, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you...U.S.S. Sellers
Chris Burrow
June 23, 2004
USS Sellers DDG 11
Sorry for your loss. Shipmates.
jack Hilton
June 23, 2004
Dear Helen and Family,
As a Sellers Shipmate of John, we
shall miss him, and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We know how hard John fought to overcome his debilitating
problem. He will be remembered with
much love and fond memories.
Please keep in touch
Warmest regards to you
Jack Hilton
Former Commanding Officer
USS Sellers (DDG - 11)
bernice jenkins
June 23, 2004
Dear Helen, Tina and Greg: Please know that my heart aches for you. John's long hard struggle certainly gained him a place next to God! May he rest in Peace. With Sincerest Sympathy, Bernice
Sean Thomas
June 23, 2004
To the Martinelli Family, I am a friend of you son Greg, and am very sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully your family will find peace knowing he is no longer suffering. May you all find closure when you are ready for it.
Doug Joyce
June 23, 2004
As a fellow sailor who sailed many miles with you on the U.S.S. Sellers, I wish you Godspeed John and God's love and support for your family!
Leo Torres
June 23, 2004
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Matt Mitchell
June 23, 2004
Greg & Family,
On Behalf of myself and my family, we wish to express our profound sympathy in your loss at this time.
Should there be ANYTHING I can do to alleviate your grief and pain, please don't hesitate to call at any time.
Neale Rosser
June 23, 2004
USS Sellers
Ted Parker
June 23, 2004
Very sorry to learn of John's passing, and pray that the family can concentrate on celebrating the life he led.
Robert R. Sheehan
June 23, 2004
I served with John on the USS SELLERS DDG11 in the early 1960's.
I am saddened to learn of his death and remember him as a fine young man. Possibly God took him away to be part of a crew serving in a much nicer place. Best wishes & regrets from one of his old shipmates to his family & friends.
sam pizzo
June 23, 2004
im very sorry about john passing on. we had some good times in the navy,aboard the uss sellers 1963 to 1965, she took good care of us crossing many oceans,too bad she could not take care of us now.just remember john is in a better place,and waiting for all of us.
shipmate for ever sam pizzo....
Chris Lynch
June 23, 2004
I didn't know John very well but I know his daughter Tina and that speaks volumes about him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Kimberly Pfluger
June 23, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your fond memories give you comfort during this sad time.
Carl Foust
June 23, 2004
From USS Sellers DDG-11, Sorry to hear about John.
Carl
Richard Bennett
June 23, 2004
As a former crew member (1982-1987) I am sorry for your loss. As a believer in JESUS CHRIST, I pray I will see you in heaven.
Please contact me if there is anything I can do to help the family.
Ann Conaway
June 23, 2004
Mrs. Martinelli,
It always saddens me to learn of the death of a Sellers ship mate. My husband, Irvin (Red) Conaway served on the Sellers in the mid 60's. I believe he got out of the Navy in 1967 as I had just met him when he returned home to Savannah, Georgia.
Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have a tremendous adjustment to make and with the help of God and your family, you will make it through this trying time.
My husband died in May, 2001 after a long battle with kidney disease. There is never a day that I don't think about him but the 33 years we spent together were definitely the best years of my life.
Prayers and regards to your and your family.
Ann Conaway
Hilton Roberts
June 23, 2004
Dear Helen and Family,
Please accept on behalf of the USS Sellers Association, our sincere condolences on the death of your Husband and our Shipmate John.
Skip and Hoof have kept us all informed how hard John fought.
May he rest in peace and may you know we are thinking of you.
Hilton Roberts,
Secretary
USS Sellers Association
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