In Memory Of
Richard E. Martino
1939
2020
Richard E. Martino
October 2, 1939 — November 5, 2020
Colonie- Richard E. Martino passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 5, 2020 at 81, 6 months after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was born October 2, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Santo Martino and Angelarose (Colardo) Mello.
Dick was raised and educated in both Providence and Pawtucket, RI. He was a 20 year Naval veteran where he served as Chief Quartermaster aboard six ships and circumnavigated the globe twice. His last tour was as an ROTC Instructor of Naval Science at RPI, Troy, NY, where he retired in 1976. He went on to have a second career, with Stewart's Shops, retiring as Southern District Manager after 20 years.
Through the years he enjoyed cooking for the family, woodworking, fishing, working on cars, taking care of his home and yard of 43 years in Colonie, vacationing with family at the beach and spending time with his grandchildren. In retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling, cruising and spending their winters in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Gloria (Chicoine); brothers, Donald (Angela) Martino of Sun City Center, FL, and David (Phyllis) Martino of Visalia, CA; nephew, Steve (Michele) Martino of N. Attleboro, MA; son, Richard (Neide) Martino, Jr. of Clifton Park, NY; daughter, Leigh (Michael) Lock of Glenvillle, NY; grandchildren, Cassidy, Richard III, Samuel, Frankie, Verena & Giulia of Brazil; one great grandson, Jason; as well as his much loved in-laws, nephews, nieces, great nieces, great nephews and a great, great nephew in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California.
Services will be held privately by the family, with interment to follow at Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the charity of your choice or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516
Dick was raised and educated in both Providence and Pawtucket, RI. He was a 20 year Naval veteran where he served as Chief Quartermaster aboard six ships and circumnavigated the globe twice. His last tour was as an ROTC Instructor of Naval Science at RPI, Troy, NY, where he retired in 1976. He went on to have a second career, with Stewart's Shops, retiring as Southern District Manager after 20 years.
Through the years he enjoyed cooking for the family, woodworking, fishing, working on cars, taking care of his home and yard of 43 years in Colonie, vacationing with family at the beach and spending time with his grandchildren. In retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling, cruising and spending their winters in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Gloria (Chicoine); brothers, Donald (Angela) Martino of Sun City Center, FL, and David (Phyllis) Martino of Visalia, CA; nephew, Steve (Michele) Martino of N. Attleboro, MA; son, Richard (Neide) Martino, Jr. of Clifton Park, NY; daughter, Leigh (Michael) Lock of Glenvillle, NY; grandchildren, Cassidy, Richard III, Samuel, Frankie, Verena & Giulia of Brazil; one great grandson, Jason; as well as his much loved in-laws, nephews, nieces, great nieces, great nephews and a great, great nephew in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California.
Services will be held privately by the family, with interment to follow at Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the charity of your choice or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516
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