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Joseph Martell

Herrin, Illinois

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HERRIN -- Joseph James "Joe" Martell, 96, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Bethesda Dillworth long-term care facility in St. Louis.Joe was born Oct. 24, 1914, in Reggio Calabria, Italy; in the town of Cimina' to James Martell and Maria Rodi.Joe and his mother immigrated to the United States when...

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I'm so glad Mom and I were able to meet Uncle Joe Martell when we went to Illinois several years ago. It was nice to see my grandfather's 'little brother'. What a sweetie Uncle Joe was! And such a green thumb he had! I remember he brought his sister, Mary Barringer, the biggest veggies you'd ever seen! I also remember stories my Uncle Dominico Martelli told of going to see his Uncle Joe Martell and getting to fish in his fishing ponds on his property. I'm sure Uncle Joe Martell is...

Dear Josie and Ron,
May your memories help you at this time. We are so very thank full that we got to see Uncle Joe the last few times we went to Iowa and stopped.
What a sweet Uncle he was.
Love, Louise (Martelli) and Sam Lochmiller
Franklin, North Carolina

joe was a man of many talents. and yes he could do things other people couldnt. i watched him work many times at his welding shop and i was always amazed how he could so many things we thought was imposible to do. may god bless him foever he was a good and interesting man that wont be able to be replaced.

Josie, I had the honor of being your Father's Allstate Ins Agent for many years. He brought a ray of sunshine into my office each time he came in. I enjoyed his company and the beautiful vegetables he would bring to us. We will treasure the memory of him. Lisa & Rick Murray

Joe was a good guy I work with him for years.He was a good friend.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joe was a very sweet man, it was a pleasure meeting him. May God's love comfort You during this time of sorrow.