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JAMES MARTOSELLA Obituary

MARTOSELLA JAMES 79, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and local business owner, died peacefully January 13, 2021, in the comfort of his own home. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carol (nee Force), his children James Jr., Jen (George) Munro, Christen (Mark Tannen), and Jay (Giovanna), his grandchildren Sydney, Tres, Halle, Reece and Hunter, his brother Peter Martosella, Jr., and many other loved ones. Jim owned and operated The Hairdresser Inc. in the Paoli Shopping Center for over 40 years. He was known throughout the community for his warm heart, timeless style, and his coveted Martosella Restaurant Guide -- a review of Philadelphia restaurants curated by Jim and his brothers, Peter and the late Joseph Martosella. Jim always put his family first, and he will be deeply missed by us all. Due to COVID-19, funeral or memorial service planning will be delayed and communicated once arrangements have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Feeding America or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MARTOSELLA

12 Entries

Lynn and Steve Scartozzi

January 11, 2022

Jay will always be remembered! Still think we´ll see him in the parking lot at the shopping center, waving to us as he headed to the salon!

stephanie s.

January 22, 2021

Dear Carol,
I'm sorry to learn of your husband's passing. The end of a life is never, ever easy, no matter how we may prepare ourselves to face it with grace and quality together time and all the other gifts a final chapter journey may afford us. I'm glad to read you were able to be together at home. Pancreatic cancer is a particularly unyielding beast, so I hope we all see strides in changing its trajectory and power with research advances we can help support. Prayers of comfort to you and your family. Peace and sympathy, Stephanie S.

Anna Rapach

January 20, 2021

We were so saddened to hear this news. We send our heartfelt condolences to you all.

Love from Anna and Corsancio family

Lynn scartozzi

January 18, 2021

Carol and family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jay! We will certainly miss seeing his dapper self around the shopping center!
Lynn and Steve Scartozzi

Scott Murray

January 18, 2021

As a long time friend to his family and son Jim. Jim was always kind , calm and friendly and he passed those qualities to his children.

Johnny

January 17, 2021

He was the best dressed guys in the neighborhood ! And always nice to everyone!

Johnny

January 17, 2021

He was one of the Sharpest Guys in the Neighborhood! Always Nice to everyone.

Sandy

January 17, 2021

Carol and family. I am so sorry to hear this. Keeping you all in my prayers.

John and Sandy Scarpato

Eileen O'Malley Spangler

January 17, 2021

I always looked forward to my appointments with Jay. We would talk movies, books, growing up Catholic. He always found the irony in current events and human nature and commented with snarky but gentle good humor. Such a lovely man.

Vince Arpa

January 17, 2021

Carol and family, please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences. Jim was such a good neighbor and a great friend. The obit picture was perfect, it captured his personality and engaging smile that defined him. You are all in my prayers.

Vince Arpa

January 17, 2021

Carol and family, please accept me sincerest and deepest condolences for your loss. Jim was such a good neighbor and a great friend for so many years. The picture in the obit is perfect, it shows that wonderful smile that defined him. You are all in my prayers.

Patricia Michael

January 17, 2021

To Carol, Jen and the whole Martosella family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful man, with the biggest smile and he will be missed by so many people.. You were blessed to have such an amazing human being in your life! You are all in my prayers.

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