Jennifer R. Martelli

Friends and family said good bye to Jennifer (Colella) Martelli of Marblehead and Revere. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Vincent Martelli, Jr., who was a supportive and loving husband for 37 years, and mother to her favorite two people, Mia Martelli and Michael Martelli. Her pride and amazement at her children's artistic talents-a dancer and a drummer-brought her great joy. She loved watching them perform. Her best friends, her sisters, Joan (Colella) Bullock and Liz (Colella) Kirk, brought joy and laughter to her life. Jennifer was also an aunt to wonderful nieces and nephews, Matthew Bullock, Johnny Kirk, and Jenna Kirk. And of course, her beloved Maria-the sweetest cat on earth. Though Jenn was never sure if there's an afterlife, she would love to see her Cosmo, Connie, and Dante again. Jennifer was also a long-time member of Narcotics Anonymous, where over her 36 years clean, she forged great friendships. She passed with gratitude. She was also devoted to progressive causes and cannot believe that this thing in the White House has outlived her. But it was poetry and the writing community which enriched her life and gave her a sense of accomplishment. A proud member of "The Thursday Poets," Jennifer knew the power of community. In her time being a part of the North Shore writing community, her fellow poets meant the world to her. Of course, this spread beyond Salem.(Jenn was a prolific and accomplished poet: www.jennmartelli.com ) A remembrance will be announced by the family in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, send donations to either North Shore Animal Shelter or Planned Parenthood.