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Joseph D. Marturello

West Des Moines, Iowa

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Joseph D. MarturelloWest Des MoinesJoseph Daniel Marturello, age 84, of West Des Moines, passed away at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Joe was born on November 25, 1929 to Frank and Lyndall Marturello in Des Moines. He married Thelma Hamil on November 13, 1948.Joe is...

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I hope this message is helpful to the Marturello Family. It was nice to meet Thelma at the visitation for Joe. I've known Bill since those long ago football days, and he has always been a true gentleman. That is a reflection of wonderful parents raising kids to be respectful and kind. A friend in Oakland suggested that I deal with my own Dad's passing in November, by first remembering the love between parent and children, and to examine how his beliefs and life lessons have been passed on to...

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My best friend during my high school days at Lincoln was oldest son Joe and I so fondly and vividly remember visiting the Marturello household during those years and talking sports with Mr. Marturello. So many years ago, but seems like only yesterday. A wonderful father, terrific man, and patriarch of such a great family. I see he has a grandchild in Tucson (Bill's or Joe's?.
If she ever needs anything from my end, give me a shout. I have been here for...