John J. Martucci Sr. M.D.

MARTUCCI, SR., M.D. JOHN J. 86 - of Longport, passed away August 2, 2006, at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was a previous resident of Philadelphia, PA., born and raised. John was a retired Family Physician of 39 years. His first job was working as an intern at Philadelphia General Hospital and received his license to practice medicine September 21, 1945. John did anesthesia at Gnadden Heutten Hospital in Lehighton for several years. He also worked as a School physician for Pleasant Valley High School, and a Nursing Home physician for the county home (Pleasant Valley Manor) and Brookmont Acres Nursing home as well. In 1945 John started Family Practics Associates, which continues to this day as St. Luke's Hospital facility. John received a Bachelor of Arts from Central High School, Philadelphia in 1937, as well as a Bachelor of Arts, Biology, from Temple University, Philadelphia in 1941. John also received a dual degree, Medical Doctor and Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine, from Hahneman Medical School, Philadelphia, in 1944. John was commissioned a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and served from July 6, 1945 to July 19, 1946. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves until February 10, 1953. He was a member of Benevolent & Protective order of elks, a member of Western Pocono Lions Club and was also Western Pocono Jaycee Man of the year 1980. John was a member and President of Monroe County Medical Society, He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice and received a 50 year certificate of appreciation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society. His grea enjoyment was spending time with his family, he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, crabbing & clamming. He was active in snowmobiling and cross country skiing. John loved to travel and with his beloved wife, Irene drove their Airstream travel trailer back and forth across Alaska and the "Lower 48" states. Together they traveled to Europe, South America, and Mexico. He was an accomplished silversmith, many of his jewelry creations are in the Tri-State region. John also enjoyed woodworking and was a skilled wood carver of shore, woodland, and meadowland birds. He was also the "general contractor" for several residential and commercial building projects. John is survived by his loving wife, Irene, two sons, Dr. William J. Martucci and his wife Virginia, Brodheadsville, PA., John J. Martucci, Jr. and his wife Martha, Longport, grandchildren, Dr. J. Christopher Martucci and his wife Amy, Christiana, Deleware, Nicholas Martucci, and his wife Cassie, Charlotte, NC, Matthew Martucci, Brodheadsville, PA., three great-grandchildren, sister, Marian Dauphin of Vienna, West VA, one niece, Lynn Schwartz and her husband Dr. Frank, Vienna, West VA, one nephew, Dr. James Dauphin and his wife Elaine, Vienna, West VA, and 5 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family, and donations may be made to the charity of the donors choice.