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CHRISTINE APPLEBY MARTINELLI (Age 53)
Of Haverford, PA, formerly of Washington, DC, suffered a tragic accident and passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, David and her three children, Elizabeth, Will and Davis whom she adored. She will be missed by her four fur babies, Lady Bug, Louie, Mason, and Trixiebelle. Christine is a graduate of Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland and Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Christine was a single handicap golfer, a fiercely competitive tennis player, lover of dogs, and a wonderful example of how to selflessly care for others. Above all else, she was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert H. Appleby; her brother, William C. Appleby;, and her father-in-law, Alfred W. Martinelli. The world is a little dimmer without her shining light. She will be greatly missed by many. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Christine can be made at either 1Love4Animals,www.1love4animals.org, or The First Tee Philadelphia, www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org. McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME., Ardmore, PAwww.mcconaghyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTINE MARTINELLI
Marcos Moore
March 26, 2019
I was saddened to learn the news of Christine's passing. I had the opportunity to play golf with she and David at Merion. A great golfer, a wonderful wife and loving mom.
From your SMU family here in Dallas, our deepest sympathies to you David, Liz,Will and Davis.
Brian Kelly
March 12, 2019
I was recently told of Christine's passing. I was reminded of what a wonderful person she was. I offer my sincere condolences to the family and will pray for you in your time of need. I worked with Christine many years ago and have fond memories of her joyous approach to life. She always made my day brighter on her visits to Boston. She will be missed by all. God Blessed her with a loving spirit.
Karen Simmons
March 5, 2019
We are shocked to hear the tragic news of Christine's terrible accident. She will remain in our memory owning the dance floor in her beautiful polkadot dress at Lauren & Crawford's wedding. With our deepest sympathy, Karen & Tim Simmons, UK
Tim Love
March 4, 2019
I am saddened by the news. It has been a pleasure to have shared time with Christine and her husband David. I will miss her joyous spirit and laughter....
Madeleine Douglas
March 3, 2019
Dear David and family, my sincere condolences at the loss of dear Christine. You lost a wife and mother and we lost a competitive tennis player, a lively, generous and down to earth friend. We will miss her dearly in our Thursday group and as a member of MCC USTA team. To keep her within the team, as captain, I will create the Christine Martinelli Award which will be given to a member of our team this year who best depicts the character traits we so adored of Christine. We play for you this year Christine.
Patrick Ring
March 2, 2019
I have fond memories of my sister Mary Ann and Christine playing together during their childhood years on Rolling House Rd in Rockville, Md. Christine's spirit was amazing.
Joann Falciani
March 1, 2019
Christine will be missed by her Oldfields family. She always made time for our school .She threw a lovely party and I enjoyed reunited with her. Rest In Peace. Joann
Mary Ann Ring
February 26, 2019
We were childhood friends on Rolling House Road. Many happy memories of sledding and sleepovers. So very sorry for her loss.
Alicia Pedersen
February 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family. May you feel and be comforted by the peace, and the love of your friends.
The Smith Family Cheryl Smith
February 24, 2019
A woman that graced us with her gift of empathy and unconditional love! To have known Christine is to have loved Christine. Her passion for God's gift to us; animals(her dogs) has been quite the inspiration!
Heaven has our angel on earth.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all; David, Elizabeth, Will, Davis And Family. May His gift of peace engulf your soul and comfort you.
Your angel on earth has risen to watch over you.
February 24, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will sustain you during these difficult times.
Patricia Ann
Charlotte, NC
Kristin ASHCROFT
February 24, 2019
David, Elizabeth, William, and Davis,
Your heavenly angel with the dazzling smile graduated early. Of course she did She's ready for bigger tasks.
Mrs. M was a FORCE for good and that is how she expects to be remembered, with a smile.
After we lost Mother in October, Christine reached out to me with the following words of comfort and encouragement.
No-nonsense, positive and productive, just her style.
"We went through a similar event last January when Al died. Our parents leave a huge void with their passing, but eventually thoughts of them leaving us turn from sadness to the very happy lifelong memories we shared with them. Know in your heart that her time on Earth is nothing compared to the eternal life she will live with God in Heaven watching over you and your girls."
May you know in your hearts that Christine Appleby Martinelli expects her family to smile AND, let me give you a tip...she's watching.
You can count on that
Godspeed Mrs. M, Godspeed
Affectionately,
Kristin, Paul, Lane, and Blake
Kristin ASHCROFT
February 24, 2019
David, Elizabeth, William, and Davis,
Your heavenly angel with the dazzling smile graduated early. Of course she did She's ready for bigger tasks.
Mrs. M was a FORCE for good and that is how she expects to be remembered, with a smile.
After we lost Mother in October, Christine reached out to me with the following words of comfort and encouragement.
No-nonsense, positive and productive, just her style.
"We went through a similar event last January when Al died. Our parents leave a huge void with their passing, but eventually thoughts of them leaving us turn from sadness to the very happy lifelong memories we shared with them. Know in your heart that her time on Earth is nothing compared to the eternal life she will live with God in Heaven watching over you and your girls."
May you know in your hearts that Christine Appleby Martinelli expects her family to smile AND, let me give you a tip...she's watching.
You can count on that
Godspeed Mrs. M, Godspeed
Affectionately,
Kristin, Paul, Lane, and Blake
Joann Falciani
February 24, 2019
I want to express my sincere condolences to your family. Christine was a giving person, I enjoyed the Oldfields party at her home, Please know you your family is in my thoughts and pryers, She was a generous and giving person. The Oldfields community has lost a special person, Joann
Ovidia Neilly
February 23, 2019
David my heartfelt condolences to you and your family! In the last days of Christines beautiful life she impacted me so much about a speech she gave at the womens weekend. She talked about women empowerment and always being there for one another. How important it is to be a woman! She has left a true legacy and for that I will always be grateful that she was apart my life and that we crossed paths! To an AMAZING woman! May she rest in eternal peace!
Julie Norris
February 23, 2019
David and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Christine was such a beautiful happy woman who always had a smile on her face. I remember her laugh and always being so competitive with you David and on the tennis court! She will be so greatly missed. I wish I knew her even more than I did. Prayers for peace and strength in the days ahead for your family. Cherish each other and your memories. With deepest sympathy,
Julie Norris and family
Lori McFarling
February 23, 2019
Our sincerest sympathies to the Martinelli and Appleby families. We knew and loved Chris from our time working together in DC at both C-SPAN and then Discovery Networks. She was smart, funny, kind and had an infectious laugh that we will long remember. Our deepest condolences.
-Lori McFarling & Tim Masters
Karen Zimmer
February 23, 2019
My sincere condolences to David and elizabeth, will and davis and all her relatives ans friends who were mike family to her.
Christine was nothing short of a ray of shinshine for me and the definition of generous, welcoming, and selfless. She was more then a wife and mother but it was clear she was their friend. She knew the balance of living life and laughing. I loved her charisma on the tennis court or pickleball court and her enthusiasm for golf. She is one of the reason I joined bakers and as she called it her happy place, I named our house that. We had discussed many future plans both at bakers and back at home or ligonier.
She made time for others. No matter where she was traveling, she would reach out with a helpful hand.
Despite being surrounded bu so many, david was her best friend and the synergy that exists between them will never be lost. It will reside in David and her children and all her friends whose life was enriched by her friendship.
She truly enriched and touched the heart of anyone whose paths crossed with her. This is not a goodby but a hello as you are now free to be in more places than one at the same time.
Laura Ashcroft
February 23, 2019
David, Liz, Will and Davis,
We are so sorry for this unimaginable loss. We adored Christine and will ALWAYS cherish the few but wonderful memories of times shared together in laughter! Wish we could be there in person to celebrate her life and hug you all.
Much love,
Billy, Laura, Will & Davis Ashcroft
Jenn Stohrer
February 23, 2019
My sincere condolences for your loss. Chris touch the lives of many.
Rebecca and Glenn DiMino
February 23, 2019
Oursincere sympathy to the Appleby and Martinelli familiesOur prayers are with you all.l.
Angela Leet
February 23, 2019
David their simply are no words to express our sympathies. Her loyalty and love for you and your family was apparent from the first moment we met on the golf course at Bakers. She was kind, welcoming and had an infectious laugh. Im grateful for the times weve spent together and our family will be praying that God gives you peace and strength during the difficult times to come. I will hang onto the seeet memories of Christine for a lifetime. Peace and Love, Angela & Lee Leet (Louisville) & family
David Grau
February 22, 2019
My most sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Rick Groves
February 22, 2019
David, Elizabeth, Will, Davis and Family,
Wonderful memories of Christine flood my mind, and I see her yet: laughing, smiling and such a joy to be with, and with all of you as well. I'll always recall, too, Christine's understanding, comfort and friendship when we lost my brother, Chuck, some years ago; she was a great help to me as a friend then, in a difficult time. She was wonderful! Know that Christine and each of you are in our thoughts and prayers, and will remain so, and we are so saddened by her passing. But my mind sees a light and I know that Christine is with God now and will be always, into eternity; I believe she is perfect again, perfect and at total peace, at home again with God and loved ones there as well. I am holding Christine in The Light... And pray God's Grace and comfort to you all at this difficult time. Love always, Rick Groves
Edwin Mahoney
February 22, 2019
David
Beth and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We are at a loss for words over this tragic incident.
Christine was lovely as a summer day and the only person that I knew that could charm the birds right out of the trees.
Christine will leave a void in so many lives. She lives now by memory. Each and every one more special than the next.
God Bless the Martinelli Family. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ed Mahoney
Marci Grabelle
February 22, 2019
David and the Martinelli family,
So very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your dear wife and mother. May the memories keep you strong and bring you solace. Sending sincere condolences and prayers. May she Rest in Peace.
Carolyn Sommers
February 22, 2019
Ive only known Christine for a short while I am her Dogwalker And from what I seen and known she was a very sweet woman with a caring heart . My heart goes out to the family & animals .
Jenny Pettinga
February 22, 2019
My sincere condolences for your loss. Christine was a talented and loving person and will be missed by all.
Susan Kaminski
February 22, 2019
Dear Martinelli family,
We are heartbroken to lose Christine, the new bright light in our lives whom we met so recently. Christine was a beautiful & joyful person , and also a woman of consequence. We are grateful to have had the recent days in Bakers Bay with her; she was a wonderful and generous new friend to us.
With love from the Dallas Swashbucklers
Debbie, Julie, Muffin, Tracey, Susan
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