Joseph A. Martineau

MARTINEAU, Joseph A., D.D.S., 71, passed away June 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane of 35 years, in 2001. He is survived by his son, Sean and daughter-in-law, Maureen; granddaughters, Margaret Jane and Rory Lee; sister, Mary Sue Martineau; and his best friend these past three years, Nelson Newbold of Inverness, Fla. Nelson made dealing with this disease easier due to his employment in Radiation Oncology. A special thanks to Jim and Sandy Schroder for their long friendship and their care during this difficult time. Dr. Joe graduated from the University of Tampa and Loyola University School of Dentistry. He did his graduate work in Maxillofacial Prosthedontics at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He entered the Florida National Guard at age 16 because all the boys in his neighborhood were being drafted for the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1991, as a Lieutenant Colonel having served in Operation Desert Storm and completing 31 years of service. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He was a member of the Hillsborough County Dental Society, Florida Dental Association, American Prosthedontic Society, and American Equibration Society. A memorial Mass will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Monsignor Desmond Daly, Pastor, celebrant. A burial is planned at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his wife. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Help of Christians Center or LifePath Hospice.