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Frank Martinelli Obituary

Frank Martinelli
February 2, 1927 - August 11, 2011
Native of Alameda
Frank passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the age of 84. He was the loving husband of the late Laura Martinelli, who passed away in 2004. Frank was the dear son of the late, Dante and Maria Martinelli, and was the beloved brother and brother-in-law of the Giovanni and Melena DeSanti, Mina Deghi, Julio and Doris Martinelli, Vasco and Gloria Martinelli, and Henry and Lido Pacini. Frank is survived by his brother-in-law Louie Deghi and sister-in-law Eva Pacini, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a retired employee of the City of Alameda and was a long-time member of the Alameda Elks Lodge #1015. Frank was also a decorated Army veteran of WWII.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 3108 Van Buren St., Alameda. Funeral service to be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Greer Family Mortuary, 2694 Blanding Ave., Alameda, internment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26230 Mission Blvd., Hayward.

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Published by Inside Bay Area News on Aug. 16, 2011.

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August 17, 2011

Uncle Frank I will very much miss you.You tried to help me when I was down.I will never forget you. Now you are with Aunt Laura, Dad, Andy and everyone we lost.

Love You very Much,
Linda Pacini-Axelson

LAURA DEGHI

August 17, 2011

I AM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE FRANKIE,BUT SO HAPPY HE WILL BE WITH THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE,LAURA.. AND ALL HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS.GIVE NONI AND EVERYBODY A KISS AND A BIG HUG FOR ME. LOVE YOU!!!

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