Anna M. (Custodio) Martinez, 71, of Vineland passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center in her typical fashion, surrounded by her loving family as God took her to his beautiful eternal home.
Anna was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to the late Leopoldo and Margarita (Gonzalez) Custodio, and lived in Vineland since 1954. Anna retired from the Vineland Developmental Center, and also worked for Farm Workers Corp. of Vineland. She was a member of Fuente de Vida Church of Vineland. Anna attended Salem County College and Cumberland County College and received her degree in child care. Anna was an avid traveler, and one of her passions was cooking for family and friends.
Anna was predeceased by her grandson, Tyler Martinez; brothers, Enrique, Antonio, Alejandro and Felix Custodio; and sisters, Trifina Cortez and Zaida Rodriguez.
Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, John J. Martinez of Vineland; three daughters, Lillian Cordero (Francisco) of Bronx, N.Y., Doris Martinez (Dino) of Ventnor and Marivel Martinez (Jorge) of Vineland; two sons, John Martinez (Miki) of Davie, Fla., and David Martinez (Debbie) of Vineland; 10 grandchildren, John III, Brandon, Michael, Christian, Eric, Lilliana, Daniella, Angel, Magdalena and Matthew; three brothers, Cristobal Custodio (Susie) and Arcadio Custodio (Lidia), all of Puerto Rico, and Ivan Custodio of Vineland; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Visitation hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service Friday. Burial will follow at Siloam Cemetery in Vineland.
Written condolences to the family may be e-mailed to wbfuneralhome@ comcast.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home of Vineland.
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January 30, 2010
Just heard the sad news of Maggie's passing to be with the Lord, our prayers are with all of you. May you be comforted with the hope that you will see her again. She will be truly missed. Frances Nazario & Evelyn M Acevedo
cesar cortes sr
January 29, 2010
To all the martinez family: my condolences, thoughts and prayers. God bless
Cesar Cortes sr.
Victor M &Lourdes Balaguer
January 29, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Victor M Balaguer
January 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Mariita Diaz
January 28, 2010
To the Martinez Family (Marivel) my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know exactly what you are going threw with losing my father this month. May God grant you the peace that you are your family will need in this time of sorrow. Mariita Diaz (Vineland)
Zoraida Cortez-Stolar
January 28, 2010
Marivel and Martinez Family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one.
January 28, 2010
Doris, Dino and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers...we are sooo sorry.
"When you look up at the stars at night, think of them as porch lights bringing Our Jimmie and Your Momma home"
Love you guys,
Stacy, Greg, Mike, Mei, Larry, Penny, Loretta, Adria and Gang....xoxoxo
Linda Lucena Rodriguez
January 28, 2010
I remember her fondly and am saddened to hear of her passing. I know that she is with the Lord in peace. My condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
January 28, 2010
I'm sorry to hear that Anna Martinez (Magie) has died. She was a great lady and a dear friend that was there for me when i needed her the most.She always helped people even when she did'nt knew them. GOD bless you all. Your friend .Guilla
mayra arroyo
January 28, 2010
To my dearest family, my thoughts and prayer are with you in your time of sorrow. Love you guys, Mayra Arroyo & Charissa
Maria Rivera
January 28, 2010
TO THE MARTINEZ FAMILY
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY!
Words,however kind can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and pease of mind. may you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Deeest Sympathy
Dinishia Pender
January 28, 2010
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM
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I am speechless. This loss is beyond words. Please know I am her for you morning,noon,and night. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling and if there was a way to take it away,I would. I would truly do anything to take it away. I am just so sorry.
I Love You.
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