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John Tabakelis
February 19, 2022
I am so sorry Peggy and I were not told of Dr Martino's passing. He was always a great mentor to me through my decades of work for him at XRT.
JT
Frank Ianna
July 8, 2020
Although I knew Rocky for a short time in the late 90's, it was an honor and a privilege to work with him. I will always remember his warmth, generosity, knowledge, friendship, and love of life, God and family. My condolences to his wife Barbara, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his many friends and colleagues.
May God Bless Rocky and his entire family.
Tom O'Malley
July 6, 2020
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Dr Martino was a great man. I am fortunate to have known him and the Martino family personally and professionally. His intellect, entrepreneurship, generosity, and kindness provide an enduring legacy of faith and family for all who knew him.
Joanne Bailey
July 6, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Barbara, Peter, Joseph, Paul, John and their families. Rocky was more than an inventor, author and scientist, he was a man of honour. Rocky always showed love to all of us and had a deep connection to my mother, the late Maria (Martino) Mencarelli. Rockys compassion, laughter and spirit will be sadly missed by his Canadian cousins, Joanne Bailey, Angela & Michael Del Borrello (sons Anthony & Thomas) and Paula & Trevor McCague (sons Brodie, Rocco, Dante & Nico). We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
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Diane OGrady
July 6, 2020
Barbara...my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear Rocky. He was an exceptional man blessed with many marvelous gifts which he willingly and generously shared with others...an inspiration to us all.
May God keep you close as you travel this new journey. Diane
CHC Alum
Tom & Glory Sullivan
July 6, 2020
Rocky was a delight to know and we are grateful for his years of friendship. God Bless Him and Barbara. Tom & Glory Sullivan
eileen hessman
July 6, 2020
Condolences to you,Barbara, and to the boys, on the passing of the amazing, Rocky. While his legacy lives on, he can finally rest. God bless him with eternal peace.
Love and prayers;
Eileen Long Hessman
July 6, 2020
My condolences to you and the boys,Barbara on the passing of the amazing,Rocky. While he legacy lives on, he can rest now and enter eternal peace.
Love and prayers,your Chestnut Hill classmate;
Eileen Long Hessman, Bryn Mawr,Pa,
Antonio Marcelin
July 5, 2020
Blessed to be a part in Dr. Martino derniers jours. His departure has left an empty space around for those who knew him. His investment in others, and in God field has proven how the Lord used his talents which been demonstrated in his art works. Twenty -three hours before his last breathe (On Sunday at at 5:28 a.m) he stated: Tomorrow morning when you came to work, Ill be gone. Voilà! He was the man of his words .
Our deepest condolences to Ms . Barbera & the family.
Rev. John Swope, SJ
July 5, 2020
Grateful for getting to know Rocky and Barbara over the last few years. My deepest condolences to Barbara, to their four sons, all graduates of St. Joseph's Preparatory School, and to the extended family. I look forward to celebrating Rocky's life tomorrow morning, together with family and friends.
May the angels lead him into paradise!
May the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, he new and eternal Jerusalem!
And there may he enjoy everlasting peace!
Amen!
Clara Smith
July 5, 2020
We send our deepest condolences to Barbara and the boys on the passing of Rocco, a very kind, loving, brilliant and gentle man. We will always treasure the times we were able to spend together. He was my father Jack Martinos first cousin and was adored by him. May he rest in eternal peace and will be never forgotten and always loved. All our best to the family.
Paul & Clara (Martino) Smith
Toronto, Canada
Keith White, PhD
July 5, 2020
Dr. Martino and his family were our neighbors across the street in Sea Isle City. We lived at 7301 Pleasure Ave., but moved to Florida in 1975. He gave me my first job. I was his handyman for the several rentals he owned. Our families belonged to the previous Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. He was a sweet man, very caring and nurturing. He inspired me to earn a PhD. I hope his family remembers the Davis - White family as fondly as we remember the Martinos. Peace and condolences from St. Petersburg.
Sando and Marie Angotti
July 5, 2020
We wish to convey our sincerest condolences to Barbara and Rocco's Sons on the passing of Rocco. We'll always remember Rocco as an extraordinary, compassionate and unselfish man who had a unique talent of making you feel comfortable being with him.
Dianne Yale
July 5, 2020
Barbara and family please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved husband and father.
Dianne Yale
Mike McArdle
July 4, 2020
Dr. Martino was an extraordinary man with many great accomplishments.
July 4, 2020
I was with Rocky in MP&C at U of T. He was usually at the top of the class, always in maths. He was a great friend.
It is too bad that we don't know what our classmates did after graduating and must find out from a notice. Obviously a very successful history and full life.
I am sorry for your loss.
Regards, Keith Whiteley.
Angela Harper
July 4, 2020
My sincere condolences to Barbara and family, I was heart broken to hear of Rockys passing.
Rocky was the sweetest man I have ever know, I am proud of all his accomplishments and also being my cousin.
May you rest in eternal peace, you will never be forgotten, and your legacy be eternal, cugina Angela Bungaro, Ontario CANADA
Joe Urbani
July 4, 2020
Dr. Martino was a dear friend of our family and truly a man for others.
Dr. Marie-Alberte Boursiquot
July 4, 2020
Rest In Peace Rocky. It was a privilege to know you and work with you. God Bless you.
North Larsen
July 4, 2020
I will Miss you Dr. Rocky Martino. You were a Gentleman and a Scholar. I will miss the theoretical physics discussions, and discussions of future innovative technologies, that were disruptive and challenged the present paradigm.. I will miss the times we corresponded and the talking of life and nature. I know you are still exploring out there, and hope that you continue to spread joy and love where you are now. - Dr. North Larsen
James and Louise Nolen
July 3, 2020
We will miss him . He was a great guy!
Don Martino
July 3, 2020
Thank you for everything in the St Joe's Prep community.
Claire Lirio Guidas
July 3, 2020
Thanks to Dr. Martino for his service as commodore of the Yacht Club in 1974! It was great people like him that made my summers in Sea Isle so enjoyable and memorable!
Theresa Miller
July 3, 2020
Frank and I want to express our deepest sympathy to Barbara and Family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Pat Campbell
July 3, 2020
You will be missed Dr. Martino. You were a positive, present influence in our lives as sailors and friends throughout our YCSIC summers. Always giving of your time, kindness and support. God Bless and Rest In Peace.
Dr Joseph DiAngelo
July 2, 2020
A gentleman and a scholar, Rockys legacy will be on the thousands he has helped with his generosity and kindness. The Saint Josephs University HAUB School of Business faculty and students are grateful for his friendship. May he Rest In Peace.
Bang-Tai & Rosa Chen
July 2, 2020
We appreciated the opportunity that Dr. Martino offered us to work at XRT. May he Rest In Peace.
Jody, Dee, Gus, Gabriel and Maxine Pallante
July 2, 2020
May God bless your wonderful family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Grieco
July 2, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Martino family. With love, the Grieco Family.
Rest In Peace Pop-Pop. You will be with us always. We love you
Elizabeth Davis
July 2, 2020
Rest In Peace Pop-Pop. You are with us wherever we go. We love you so much.
Jim Coffey
July 2, 2020
A great husband, father and friend, a leading scientist for our time, a man of great faith, hope and love. We will miss you, Rocky! Jim and Felicia Coffey
Kathleen Fee Barrett
July 2, 2020
Barbara, you and your Family are in our Prayers.
Joseph Martino
July 2, 2020
You will live on in our hearts forever!
Jackie Colligan
July 2, 2020
Rocky was an incredible blend of intelligence, integrity, spirituality and love for all.
He will surely be missed, but never forgotten.
My prayers are with all his family.
Jackie Colligan
Anne DePiano Holderness
July 2, 2020
My condolences to Barbara, my Chestnut Hill classmate, on the passing of her husband. His was a life well lived and his legacy will be enduring.
Karen Slothower
July 2, 2020
Rest In Peace Rocco.
James and Carol Trettin
July 1, 2020
We were privileged to have met Dr. Martino and his family, and he will surely be missed. His legacy will live on in the many lives he has touched. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Barbara & Rocky (2008)
July 1, 2020
Rocky & Boys (Christmas 1975)
July 1, 2020
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