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Leonard "Lenny" Martino Jr.
1952 - 2025
BORN
1952
DIED
2025
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Leonard Martino Obituary
Born on July 31, 1952, in DuBois, he was the son of the late Leonard "Nardy" and Mercedes Colella Martino.
On June 22, 1974, he was married to Joni Taylor and she survives.
Retired, Lenny had been employed as a mould maker at Owens/Brockway Glass and later for Ross Mould. He was a member at St. Tobias Church in Brockway, and the Sons of Italy Club, also in Brockway. Lenny enjoyed riding his bike and he and Joni could be seen just about anywhere in town enjoying a sunny day. He also enjoyed cheering on the Raiders and the Boston Celtics. Lenny never missed attending any of his grandchildren's soccer or basketball games. Perhaps his greatest joy just came from spending time with family and friends on the back porch.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by sons, Brad (Malissa) Martino, also of Brockway, and Andy (Haley) Martino of Brookville; a sister, Connie Mowrey of St. Petersburg, Florida; a brother, Dominic (Pam) Martino of Treasure Lake, and two grandchildren, Mia and Luke, and a third granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Louie and Vincent Martino.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 15 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the chapel at St. Tobias Church in Brockway. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12 p.m., with Fr. John Detisch presiding. Burial will follow in St. Tobias Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Brockway Basketball or Brockway Soccer Boosters Clubs. PO Box 295. Falls Creek, PA 15840.
The Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. of Brockway is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at csfhinc.com.
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Michael Miller
Earlier today
Despite Lenny being 13 years older than me, he was probably my best friend from the time he moved into our neighborhood until the time I moved away from home.
Being that I was a skinny little kid growing up, he gave me the nickname "Thin Lizzy," which he got from the popular 70´s rock band of the same name. He eventually shortened the nickname to "Lizzy," which then morphed into "Lizard." That´s the nickname that stuck with me all the way through college. I can still hear him yelling out, "Hey Lizard!" from his house across the street.
I used to spend an enormous amount of time over at Lenny & Joni´s house! He´d always invite a bunch of friends & family over to watch the pro football games on Sunday. I remember the constant, friendly trash talk that went on! Most of us were Steelers fans and he was an Oakland Raiders fan.
We must have played a gazillion Wiffle Ball games in his back yard, along with tossing the frisbee and horseshoes.
So many times I would help him wash and wax his car in his driveway on Saturday. And then there were the late afternoon/evening cookouts on the back porch that didn´t end until well after dark.
You could always count on seeing Lenny at the High School for the basketball games and wrestling matches.
Yes, Lenny was truly a kind, caring, and generous man, one of the greatest you could ever meet. To say that he will be missed is an understatement. Sending love to those he left behind.
Bruce Miller
Yesterday
Lenny was an outstanding person to anyone who knew him. He could make people laugh with the simplest of comments. His chuckle of a laugh always completed the end of a conversation. We love you Nardy and will always miss you.
Ray Brenna
Yesterday
God bless all of you
Chad Collins
Yesterday
I did not know him personally but I would talk sports with him when I´d see him in grocery stores. I happened to be a Lakers fan. He was a very nice man. You could tell he had good work ethic in his day too.
Shelly Overturf
November 13, 2025
I am so saddened to hear of Lenny´s passing. He was always so kind to me. The world lost a good man. Much love and condolences to the family.
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