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Paul Martoccia Obituary

Paul Carmen Martoccia

Naples

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Published by Naples Daily News on Aug. 25, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Martoccia

31 Entries

Pierre Bruno

August 19, 2025

Would love to talk politics with you. It's been unbelievable since your departure. Love you my cousin, friend, brother, father.

Fran Keller(Simko)

August 19, 2024

Great economics teacher!!! We were so fortunate to have him as our teacher. Rest in Peace Mr. Martoccia. Our generation thanks you.

Pierre W Bruno

August 20, 2023

Four years, seems like forever. Love you, cousin and my best friend, mentor, a brother, and sometimes father. So much I'd love to share with you - you'd never believe the state of this nation. Miss you, man.

Fran Keller

August 19, 2022

Remembering a wonderful person-never to be forgotten.

David DeFlorentis

December 28, 2021

Paul will be missed and never replaced! All of my condolences to Georgia & Elsie. Paul asked me to join him at the Burgess Grande Cafe´ and made me his GM at just 24, that was 33 yrs ago! That experience and his tutelage helped launch the rest of my service career!
Thank you Paul!

Fran Keller

September 24, 2020

Mr. Martoccia was a wonderful teacher. He inspired us to follow our dreams. We were so fortunate to have him. My sincerest condolences to his dear family.
South High Class of 1971

Jack Belcher

January 26, 2020

Sorry to hear of Paul"s passing. Just by chance was on the computer and learned about his death. Always had great respect for his opinions and his determination. His accomplishments in life and all the people he touched are testament to his influence on all of us. . Even when we disagreed he continued to have my respect and admiration. My condolence to Georgia, Bill and his family.

Stan Witkowski

December 20, 2019

Mr. Martoccia was a wonderful teacher....If you did not learn in his class, it was because you did not want to learn. A class act, with the patience to convey information simply and interestingly. I have carried his philosophies and teachings with me, throughout my life.
Rest in peace Mr. Martoccia, I tell people about you all the time, and always will.

From the Class of '73 South High School

Christopher Brhel

October 15, 2019

I was late in hearing of his passing, but want to extend my condolences to the surviving family members of this great man. Mr Martoccia gave me the start and ambition of what would become a lifelong passion for cooking and lead to a career. Paul hired me in my junior year at South high to work for The Ohio City Tavern and that set the tone for the rest of my life.I made it a point to stop and see him at the Elegant Hog Downtown, while home from school in 1981 to thank him for the great opportunity he had afforded me. I regret my not keeping in tough all these years. God speed and rest in peace Mr. Matoccia!

October 8, 2019

Best teacher ever at South High taught me a lot about business. So sad to hear he has passed. Class of 1973.

Pierre

September 28, 2019

God speed, Cousin.

Steve Linkenauger

August 29, 2019

He taught me everything about cooking! Great guy! I miss him..Steve Linkenauger!

Helen Azusenis

August 29, 2019

Condolences to Georgia and the Martoccia family. I have many fond memories of Paul and my visits to the Elegant Hog and the Burgess Grand. I met so many friends there. May he rest in peace.

steve linkenauger

August 27, 2019

he was ahell of a guy,to me he hired me as his cook at ohio city tav. he taught me everything about cooking..I guess i work for him about 20 years at the resturants he owned. I worked days at playhouse sq. because of paul, I worked at the top resturants my whole life until 60.He was a part ..that makes me. god bless him, and im sure he is at pease.

August 27, 2019

REMEMBERING PAUL, GEORGIA AND, OF COURSE, ELSIE SO MANY YEARS AGO. THREE OF THE MOST TALENTED AND FUN PEOPLE MOST OF US HAVE EVER BEEN FORTUNATE TO BE THEIR FRIENDS!! THANK YOU FOR SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. KATHLEEN SANDS SPACHT

Ken Djukic

August 27, 2019

RIP Mr. Martoccia, remember you well from my days at South High.

August 26, 2019

Bill,

So sorry for the loss of your brother Paul. I know you were close to him. He certainly was a Man for All Seasons.He was easy to talk to about any cultural subject.

Jim and Marie Harmon

Laura Tucci

August 26, 2019

Paul was a part of my childhood years and we looked up to him as a giant in our family. We've lost touch with our cousins thru the many years, but never in our hearts. He will be so missed by so many, but so thankful he was a part of my life. Rest in peace cousin.

Lorry Cology

August 25, 2019

Mr. Martoccia was an inspirational teacher (South High) and role model. I hope my students remember me as fondly as Mr. Martoccia's students remember him.
Lorry Cology
South High School
Class of 1970

Ray Price

August 25, 2019

What a good man and a great teacher I never had him for a teacher but knew him and we would talk anytime we could I would put flowers in the window boxes in the spring at the restaurants with my horticulture teacher Mr Pennman. Paul was cool and a hipster. RIP my friend and teacher and all my love to his family.

Phyllis (Kovalcik ) Boni

August 25, 2019

Dear Martoccia Family,

Mr. Martoccia and Ms. Pivcevich were my most favorite teachers at South High (Class of 1965). They both exemplified the best of their profession. Mr. Martoccia not only taught Social Studies and made it interesting but he shared life lessons - he held your interest in class. He was kind, caring, passionate and genuine - and he chose the same kind of person as his soul-mate and wife.

There is an old Indian saying: "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice." While Mr. Martoccia enters the gates of Heaven, those of us whose lives he touched grieve over the passing of a truly special person.

May your memories comfort you at this time of profound loss.

To have students remember Mr. Martoccia from over 50 years ago just shows what an impact he made on the kids he taught and coached. Our joys are greater and our lives are fuller because we shared his moment.

May your memories comfort you at this time of profound loss. God bless you all.

With deepest sympathy,

Millie Powell

August 25, 2019

I was a former student of Mr.Martoccia & his wife. He was an excellent teacher. Whenever we stopped to dine at one of his places,always tried to stop & say hello if there. R.I.P. Prayers to the family.

Vince Ciricola

August 25, 2019

I was a student of Mr. Martoccia's at South High in the early 60s. While I'm sad to read of his passing, I was happy to learn of the eclectic and accomplished life he lead outside the classroom. Godspeed paisano!

Melony Hall Rebic

August 25, 2019

Was a great teacher at South High School. Always remember him complimenting me on a new haircut I had. It was always fun to discuss current events in his class. He certainly impacted many students. Also loved eating at his restaurant The Elegant Hog. Prayers for his family.

Phyllis (Kovalcik ) Boni

August 25, 2019

Dear Martoccia Family,

Mr. Martoccia and Ms. Pivcevich were my most favorite teachers at South High (class of 1965). They represented the best of the teaching profession. When I ran into Mr. Martoccia at the Elegant Hog one day, I realized what a gifted entrepreneur he was, along with his other talents.

There is an old Indian saying: "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice." Today there are so many of us who join his family and friends in grieving the passing of this amazing man who touched so many lives. Our joys are greater and our lives are fuller because we shared his moment.

Mr. Martoccia not only taught but he shared life lessons with those of us fortunate enough to have him as a teacher or coach. He was kind, honest, genuine, caring and passionate and he chose as his soul mate and wife that same kind of person.

May God's love provide you peace and may your friends and family and memories provide you comfort at this time of profound loss.

God bless you all.

My deepest sympathy,

August 25, 2019

Bill Georgia & family.
Sorry for your loss.
Ed Gerhart

Sharon Reynolds Kwitkowski

August 25, 2019

I also enjoyed his class and seeing him at t the Burgess cafe

noreen colegrove (Hunter)

August 25, 2019

My condolences to the Martoccia Family, so sorry to hear of his passing. He gave me my first job at the Ohio City Tavern in 1975 and I worked for him at all his Restaurants over the years. I'm deeply indented to him for my Career. I'm now retired after cooking professionally for 42 years. What a great Man...

Carol Nemec

August 25, 2019

Great teacher and a wondeful man. RIP Mr.M. Prayers to his family.

Barb Gregorowicz Baltrinic

August 24, 2019

I had Mr. Martoccia at South High (Class of '69) as a Sociology teacher. There are still specific lessons I remember that he taught us. He also was the only teacher who talked to us about the Vietnam War which was looming ahead of us after graduation. I'll always remember his calling me "bird" because of a yellow and black dress I wore! He was a good teacher who made learning fun.

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