Joseph F. Martini

Joseph F. Martini, age 88, of Holland, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his residence.  Born and raised in Bristol Borough, he was a long-time resident of Langhorne before moving to Holland 5 years ago.  Mr. Martini was an educator, and retired as Principal for Council Rock Middle School.  As a young man, he attended Bristol schools before attending Valley Forge Military Academy. He graduated from Ursinus College in 1948, and received his Master’s degree at Villanova.  After college, he served in the U.S. Army where he met his future wife who was serving in the Marine Corp. During his life, Joe was many things, Educator, Patriot, and Sportsman; but nothing captured more of his attention and heart than his role as husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Domenica (Caruso) Martini; his sister, Philomena Galzerano and husband Lou; and brother-in-law, Joseph Maiorino.  He will be greatly missed by is wife of 66 years, Sonia (nee: Larson); his children, Nina Martini Dorey and her husband Kerry, and Louis Martini.  He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Erik Epperson, Jena Martini, Tristan Dorey, and Joseph Martini II; his sister Antoinette “Ann” Maiorino; and several nieces, nephews, and good friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to his interment on Thursday, June 6, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA.  Please arrive precisely at the cemetery at 9:15am to form the procession so that interment can take place at 9:30am.  Due to cemetery scheduling, a funeral Mass will immediately follow at The Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street Newtown, PA 18940.