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Martin J."Marty" Bianco of Florida, NY, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 31, 2008 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was 77.
The son of the late Angelo and Rose Romano Bianco, he was born on March 17, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY. Martin was a former Ordained Franciscan Capuchin Monk who served as a Catholic Priest for 15 years.
In 1987, he graduated Fordham University with a Masters degree in science and education. He worked as a substance abuse counselor for almost 40 years. Marty had recently retired from the Sunrise House Foundation in Lafayette, NJ. He was loved and cherished by all who knew him. He touched many lives and left a lasting impression on all.
Survivors include: his wife of 37 years, Vera Bianco; two children, Angela Falcone and husband, Bill and Dean Bianco and wife, Nicole; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by eights brothers.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921.
Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, at St. Joseph Church, 20 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Florida, NY.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, the Florida Fire & Rescue Squad and all his attending physicians.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online, or for directions please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com or 845-651-7711.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Bianco
Cindy Jados and friends @ Johnstons Toyota
November 8, 2008
Marty, You always had a smile coming into Toyota.Will miss you greatly.
charlotte necina
November 6, 2008
Marty,
May you dream among the stars and sing with God's heavenly angels. May God embrace you, his loving child, as he welcomes you home and may He keep you in his loving care until we are all, someday, joined together in that same place.
Vera and children .. I know you will carry Marty in your hearts forever. I am so sorry for your loss.
ROB LENZ
November 5, 2008
Dear Vera,
I only knew Marty briefly, but I will always remember his smile. He always had a pleasant and comforting word too. He will be sorely missed by us all.
Godspeed,
Leslie Houser
November 5, 2008
At moments like this it can feel like the entire universe has been greatly diminished by the loss of such a kind and special person in our lives. But if we close our eyes and reach for it, we can still see Marty’s happy smile, hear his laughter, and if only for the moment, feel as though he is right there with us. He will always be a part of us that will never fade. His memory will always be a bright spot in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was very much loved and will never be forgotten. Vera and family.. remember you are not alone in your loss, and take comfort that in heart he will always be with you.
Carol Herkert
November 5, 2008
Dear Vera and Family,
Marty always had a kind word for everyone and he was a wonderful friend to me. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
One of his little angels,
Carol
Robin Becker-Yeida
November 4, 2008
Marty: I miss you smile. Always willing to help .Always very helpful. You will be missed at Sunrise House.
Hamptonburgh Animal Hospital
November 4, 2008
Vera and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Judith Kehde
November 4, 2008
Dear Vera and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Marty filled me in on his time at the Vatican and I will never forget that. He also knew about how to get rid of facial imperfections which helped me!! What a fountain of information he must have for others in heaven.
Beth Nathans
November 4, 2008
Marty. a good friend and a kind loving person. He'll always be in my heart. He could always make me laugh.
Elaine Dembowski
November 4, 2008
I was honored to be called an angel by Marty... He, in fact, was always my angel... I will miss him, his smile, his kind words and his presence at Sunrise House. I know that he will always here with us. Whenever I look at the angels that he gave me, I will remember him with fondness and miss him more...
Monica Carradori
November 4, 2008
I will always remember Marty as a helpful, sweet and kind human being. It was my good fortune to have known him. My deepest sympathy to his family on your loss.
Helen Daly
November 4, 2008
Marty always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He was a very sweet man. I didn't work with him for very long, but it was always a pleasure to see him.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mark& Linda Turner
November 4, 2008
Such a very kind and gentle man and such an immense pleasure to have worked with. I thank God for the pleasure of having met and spent time with you and My deepest condolences to your wife and family.
Donna McNamara
November 4, 2008
Marty always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I was blessed to have the opportunity to know him. He will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Donna, Nursing
Irene Lepore
November 4, 2008
What a sweet, sweet man. You will be missed.
Diane Bruton
November 4, 2008
Dear Vera and family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss--Marty is truly "home" now. I will cherish my memories of working with him-he was either teasing me or teaching me, and I loved it!
Linda Smith
November 4, 2008
Marty you were a great person to work with it has been several years. Since i worked at Sunrise but i have always remembered you.My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Philip Horowitz
November 4, 2008
Marty was a friend, a spiritual advisor, a story teller, and a model for sobriety. He taught me alot, and showed us all that sobriety was a way of life. I will miss his presence.
Nathalie Sibblies
November 3, 2008
Marty was a sweethart. He always smiled and... it was contageous. You will be missed!
To Vera and the family my deepest condolences.
Maryann Taylor
November 3, 2008
Marty will be greatly missed!
Just hearing his voice on the phone could put a smile on your face.
My thoughts are with all of you!
Shannon Wilczewski
November 3, 2008
Marty was one of the dearest, sweetest men I ever had the pleasure to meet. There was never a single time when he didn't bring a smile to my face when he called and asked for the "Love of his Life, the Queen Bee." He always had a lovely, positive thought or blessing to share.
We were all blessed to have Marty in our lives. Now, he will live on in our hearts and memories, blessing us from heaven and making us smile when we think of him.
Salvatore Bianco
November 3, 2008
A very special Uncle that was a close friend to the very end. He was very influential in my life and will always have a place in my heart forever.
Georgette Harris
November 2, 2008
Marty always came to me and asked "Are these women causing you any problems because if they are let me know and I'll straighten them out" Health Informaton, Georgette
Maryann Chesnut
November 2, 2008
My deepest love and sympathy to your family.Thank you so much for allowing me to share in your lives. I will always treasure my memories.
PAT ALDREDGE
November 2, 2008
VERA,DEAN AND ANGELA, MARTY IS NOW WITH THE "REAL" ANGELS. WE WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS A VERY DEAR PERSON TO US IN QA/HIM AT SUNRISE HOUSE.
JIM COPP
November 2, 2008
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MARTY IN OUR PRAYERS .
A A JIM & ROSE MARIE
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