Albert A. Martell, 78, of Alfa Drive, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, died on Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center in Woonsocket following a long illness. He was the husband of Rita P. (St. Jacques) Martell to whom he was married on December 30, 1977 in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Born in Lincoln, Rhode Island on October 10, 1926, he was a son of the late Albert A. and Elizabeth (Beckhauser) Martell.
Mr. Martell was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the World War II era from March 26, 1945 – November 4, 1946. He received the World War II Victory Medal.
He resided in Pawtucket for the past 25 years having previously lived in Lincoln for many years.
He was employed for 25 years as the New England General Manager of the Direct Press Modern Litho headquartered in New York and Virginia until his retirement in 2000.
Mr. Martell was a life member of the Bug Club in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He enjoyed golf and bowling in earlier years.
In addition to his wife of 26 years, he leaves two sons: Albert Martell of Lincoln, RI and Robert Martell of Lincoln, RI; two stepsons: Theodore Sanocki of Woonsocket, RI and Michael C. Sanocki of Pawtucket; three stepdaughters: Deborah A. Hoogasian of Cumberland; Cheryl A. Sanocki of Cumberland and Lori A. Perry of Pawtucket and several grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Monday, November 22, 2004 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 with the Rev. Katrina Clinton, pastor of the First Congregational Church, North Attleboro, officiating. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, Rhode Island.
Children’s room available during visitation.
Please omit flowers.
Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 for free transportation.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
