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Leo Martinelli Obituary
Born in Blackstone on Jan. 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Henry and Eva (Morin) Martinelli. He is the loving father of Leo H. Martinelli Jr. and his wife, Christine, of Blackstone, Richard J. Martinelli and his wife, Rita, of Bellingham, and Marie Rose Martinelli of Blackstone. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Roland Martinelli and his wife, Jennifer, Sandra Babineau, Jessica Cote, Stephanie Martinelli, Stacy Cote and Leo R. Martinelli; and four great-grandchildren, Mariah and Dominic Martinelli, Elizabeth and Emma Ferguson. He is the brother of Beatrice Desilets, Louis Martinelli, Ernest Martinelli and Lorraine St. John, all of Blackstone, and the late Henry Martinelli Sr. Rita Martinelli, PM, Raymond Martinelli and Florence Lavimodiere.
A lifelong resident of Blackstone, Leo was a graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 1950.
He owned and operated Martinelli Oil Company in Blackstone. He was an intermittent police officer for the Town of Blackstone and served as a constable for 50 years.
Leo was a communicant and devoted active church member of St. Theresa's Church in Blackstone, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, choir member and member of the League of Sacred Heart. He was a lifelong member of the Millerville Men's Club.
Leo enjoyed bowling and playing ping-pong with family and friends. He loved to sing and play the guitar and harmonica. His greatest joy was being with his family. Leo will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. from CARTIER'S FUNERAL HOME, 151 South Main St. (Route 126), Bellingham, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church, 630 Rathbun St., Blackstone. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Slatersville. Visiting hours are on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Marcel Laquerre
November 5, 2016
My condolences all the family
Darlene Downing
October 29, 2016
Stacy, just heard of the passing of your beloved grandfather. I am so sorry for I remember how close you were to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you , your mom and the whole family.
Darlene Downing(Stephanie's mom)
Nadine Kane
October 8, 2016
My sympathies go out to you and your family.
At this time of great sorrow,
You are all in my prayers.
I hope you all find comfort in each other,
And your sadness turns to happy memories quickly.
With deepest sympathy
Nadine
mark and tammy ladouceur
October 6, 2016
sorry for your loss.
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Roger and Joan Garceau
October 5, 2016
Dear Martinelli,Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences and symphathy for the death of Leo.
He will be missed.
Love,
Roger and Joan Garceau
Jacqueline Levreault
October 4, 2016
To all of you,
We offer you our sympathy and our prayers.
Leo was a great guy. The Lord and his Mother
Mary must have received him with open arms.
Sr. J.Levreault and the sisters from PMA
in Hudson.
October 4, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Don and Barbara Barry
October 3, 2016
Leo was a very funny and friendly person.Sorry for your loss..
Jean frechette
October 3, 2016
Sorry for your loss. he was a great guy. I remember him as a kid growing up in Blackstone and going to school with Leo and Dickie.
Jeannine Chevrette
October 3, 2016
To all the family and friends of Leo...my heart and prayers go out to you. The last time I saw him he said when I die don't cry for me ...I will be with my wife that I miss so much and with JESUS. My Dear cousin you were so beautiful and Holy. I am happy your peaceful now. I will miss you so much. Do to my battle with 3 types of breast cancer I will not be able to attend your funeral.. Rest in peace Leo. Until we meet again. Your loving cousin Jeannine.
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