Mr. Nicholas A. Martellotto

Mr. Nicholas A. Martellotto, age 89, was reunited with his beloved wife when he passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on October 31, 1923, Nicholas was the son of the late Raffaele and Stella (Annese) Martellotto. Raised and educated locally, Nicholas graduated from T.R. Proctor High School in 1940. A proud veteran of World War II, he honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Forces. On October 19, 1946, he married the former Dolores Dardano; they shared in a devoted and loving union of 65 years prior to her going to be with the Lord on April 16, 2012. Nick’s diligent work ethic began at the young age of twelve as a stock boy in a local grocery store. To support the needs of his family he worked a variety of jobs simultaneously, including positions as a freight clerk with the railroad, Universal Trucking and Raz Trucking. In addition, Nick was also the first Manager of the Pin-O-Rama Lanes when it was built and wrote the “Down the Alleys” bowling column for the Daily Press-Observer Dispatch. For many years he delivered the newspaper across various rural routes, subsequently retiring from the Utica Observer Dispatch as a District Sales Manager. Nick, an avid bowler, served as President and Treasurer of the Utica Bowling Association; in addition, he had enjoyed singing with the Barber Shop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA), doing crosswords and the daily Jumble and playing cards. Nick took great pleasure in travelling, whether to Europe, Hawaii or around the United States to visit his children and grandchildren. One cherished family tradition was the Leo, Martellotto, Miccoli and Messa families’ “Cousins Club” where many hours of mirth and good times were spent together. Nick and Dee spent countless hours volunteering their time to the residents of the Heritage Home. In addition, Nick was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus for over 71 years. He was a life-long parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. For over ten years, Nick and Dolores spent the winters in Pembroke Pines, Florida and attended St Bonaventure parish and were members of their “Young at Heart Club”. Nicholas is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Lenny Streeper of NJ, Donna and Jim Boyce of Walden, NY, Maureen and Martin Cohen of FL, Susan Januszewski of Utica, Annette and Michael Hawkins of Lanham, MD; his sons and daughter-in-law, John and Tammy Martellotto of TX, and Michael Martellotto of Alberobello, Bari, Italy. He held in his heart the memories of his infant son, Nicholas, Jr., and infant daughter, Joanne, who preceded him. He also leaves his grandchildren, Nicole and Todd Horan; Matthew and Nicole Dallas, Claude, and Sarah Dallas; Joshua, and Randy Cohen; Alexander, Jeremiah, and Samuel Januszewski, and Alizabeth and Timothy Roberts; Erica, Julia, and Olivia Hawkins; Danielle, Jacob, Allison, and Lucas Martellotto. He cherished the memories of his grandsons, Eric Duane who passed away on Christmas Day 1994, and Jarrod Duane who passed away on March 29, 2003. He also leaves his great-grandchildren, Madeline Dallas, Scarlett Januszewski, and Gavin Jarrod Horan; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Robert and Jeanne Dardano of Rochester, Richard and Marsha Dardano of Boonville, and Nicholas “Pete” and Cathy Dardano of FL; and his cousin, Mary Leo of Utica. He will be fondly remembered by his good friends Frank Maurizio, Alfred Candido, Sr, Joe Esper, and Nick and Sandy Parisi. He was predeceased by his sister, Martha M. Sears; his brother, Raymond J. Martell; in-laws, Sister M. Prisca, and Salvatore and Irene Dardano; son-in-law Joseph Januszewski; and also special cousins, Vita Messa, Mike Maggi, Lib Leo and Grace Miccoli. The family is grateful to the wonderful staff at Masonic Care Community, especially those of Erie Neighborhood and Wiley Hall. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Knights of Columbus will offer a prayer service at 6:30 pm. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be considered to either St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, the Knights of Columbus, or the Sts. Cosmo and Damiano Society of Kossuth Ave. in lieu of floral offerings; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Nicholas’ funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta, with military honors conferred by the US Air Force. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Nicholas A. Martellotto

October 31, 1923 - February 16, 2013