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Julio Martinez Obituary
Julio will be remembered for his love of baseball, his friends, and most especially his family.
He dedicated many years to youth sports. Through his time coaching at Lehigh Little League and softball at Liberty High School, to umpiring at the Little League, Connie Mack, Legion and college levels, Julio enjoyed the friendships he made and the positive impact he made on young athletes. He was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Julio worked for the Streets Department of the City of Bethlehem from 1971-1998. In retirement, Julio was a valued member of the staff at Connell Funeral Home. He was an active member of several local clubs over the years, including lifetime membership of the N.E. Wanderers A.A. and Jefferson Democratic Club.
Julio will be dearly missed by his wife, Sandy; his children, Carmen Billeaud; Candida, wife of Thomas Grube; Julio Jr., husband of Vicki Martinez; Helen, wife of Tim Mulllin; Jose, husband of Midori Martinez; and David Martinez; as well as 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and brothers, and sisters.
A service to celebrate Julio's life will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Per Sandy's request, dress is casual or anything in any Philadelphia Eagles attire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Les and Ellie Dutt
January 14, 2023
Sandy and family, our condolences to you..thinking of you and sending special prayers and thoughts..Julio was one of a kind..always smiling and always saying hi to everyone..God Bless him..RIP
Carol A Sule
January 14, 2023
Dear Martinez Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending deepest sympathy to you on your loss.
Tom Jones
January 13, 2023
Rest in Peace, my Coach
From Tom Jones, your Lehigh Little League catcher
GySgt Andrew J. Svaby, USMCR (ret.)
January 13, 2023
Met Julio through CYO wrestling! A real gentleman! R.I.P.
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