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Jennie MARTORANA Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2012.

MARTORANA, Jennie Passed away Saturday June 16, 2012 of complications due to a stroke. Born October 22, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. Like many women, helped in the war effort during World War 2. Married at age 26 to Sam Martorana. With their first son in tow left Chicago in 1954 for Los Angeles. She had another son and a daughter. Later and for the next 50 years worked with her husband and created a successful Italian family restaurant named Casa Bianca, located in northeast Los Angeles known as Eagle Rock. Jennie was a people person, she was about family and friends as well as a voracious reader and loved to talk politics. Her greatest pleasure was having family and friends over while she prepared a delicious dinner. She is survived by son Ned, daughter Andrea, grandson Jordan and granddaughter Lyndsay. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 am at Eagle Rock Baptist Church, Eagle Rock. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena.

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June 24, 2012

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June 24, 2012

So sorry to hear about your mom, Ned, Andrea and all. I've been going to Casa Bianca since it opened in 1955. I grew up on your food with my mother (who is gone also), my children and now my grandchildren. Four generations of Casa Bianca lovers! We'll keep Jenny in our prayers. Much love, Maureen, Charlie and the Cummings clan.

Angie

June 23, 2012

We're so sorry~ The Bruno family sends our sympathy to the family~ ?

Lynn Green

June 21, 2012

Hugs and Prayers for your family Ned and Andrea. Thanks for loving our family.

June 21, 2012

Dear Martorana Family. Sam and Jennie / Casa Bianca have been part of our lives my whole life. We have always felt a connection through the food and through the common experience of an Italian family. God bless.

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Diana & Steve Brown

June 21, 2012

Ned, Andrea and Family,
Steve and I are heartbroken...although I understand the last few years have been tough for the family. Know you're in our loving prayers. Mom and Dad will always live on in our hearts... We adored Sam and Jennie!

Eric Johansen

June 20, 2012

Dear Andrea,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm real sorry about your Mom's passing.

In case you're wondering, I learned about your Mom via Facebook.

Just keep reminding yourself that your Mom is now in a better place.

My sincerest condolences to you, and your family.

Please take care,

Eric Johansen

John Mejia

June 20, 2012

Very sad to here of Jennie passing. I ate lots of great dinners at "Casa" as we affectionately called it. The Martoranas were always so nice to everyone. God bless you Jennie.

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