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Albert Joseph Martinez Jr. Jr.
Albert Joseph Martinez Jr. Jr.
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Albert was born on September 5, 1930 to Albert Sr. and Osceola Anna Palao Martinez. He was a brick mason and an educator who taught for many years at Booker T Washington High School.
Albert is predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Mildred Patton Martinez. He is survived by his children, Monique Martinez Butler (Troy) and Byron Joseph Martinez (Catrina); grandchildren: Adam Troy Butler, Brandon Joseph Martinez, Margaux Renee' Butler and Justin Joseph Martnez; and a loving group of other family members, church members and friends.
Albert was well known for his love of music, his creativity, his gifted hands and especially his sense of humor.
A funeral service will be held at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd on Saturday, July 26 at 11:00am. Burial will be at St. Vincent De Paul No. 2, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum. A repast will follow at the NOLA East church of Christ, 4332 Lonely Oak Drive, New Orleans. Brother RL Clark will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NOLA East church of Christ in Albert's memory.
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