Joe Neal Martin

Joe Neal Martin

Joe Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Joe Neal Martin. Age 86. Longtime Lansing resident, born and raised in Lynchburg, Tennessee. United States Marine Corp Veteran. Worked as a Construction Laborer and retiring as Semi Tank Truck Driver. Joe enjoyed board games, reading, animal lover and enjoyed sharing all the knowledge he gleaned. Joe had a zest for life. Husband for 40 years of the late Celene nee Giordano. Step-father of Gina (David) Wrobel. Step grandfather of Amy and Maddie Wrobel. Brother of the late June Martin. Brother-in-law of Dr Frank J Giordano II. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday October 17, 2025 from 4:00 pm until time of Funeral Service 7:00 pm. Family and friends will meet Saturday October 18, 2025 at Calumet Park Cemetery, 2305 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410 for committal services 10:00 am. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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