MARTINO, Umberto

MARTINO, Umberto. _Born inBuonalbergo, Benevento, Italyon November 11, 1936Passed away peacefullyat the Italian Villagesurrounded byhis loving familyon March 25, 2014Aged 77 yearsDearly loved husband of AnnaAdored father and father-in-law ofLina, Nicola (deceased), Joyce and TimLoving Nonno of JamesLoved son of Nicola and Carmela Martino (both deceased)Loved son-in-law of Nicola and Giuseppina Fragnito(both deceased)Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anita and Francesco (deceased) Di Bellonia, Antonietta andEttorino Panarese(both deceased), Donato Martino (deceased), Maria and Antonio Leone (both deceased), Antonio Martino (deceased), Mario Martino (deceased), Esterina Martino (deceased)and Giovanni MartinoLoved brother-in-law of Rosa and Gino (deceased) Zerella, Giuseppina and Carmine Fragnito, Antonietta and Girolamo Fragnito, Mena and Antonio Fragnito, Marianna and Mario FragnitoUmberto will be loved and remembered always byall his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Australia, Italy and ArgentinaA sincere thank you to the staff and carers at the Italian Village for the care and support given to UmbertoUmberto,I was looking for someone special, someone who would be the perfect father to our children, who would share both the good and bad times. Who would encourage us to grow as individuals, as well as a family. Someone to share old memories and new beginnings with. Who was liked and respected by his friends,whose honesty and integrity was above reproach, someone I could laugh with and who would always be my friend. Umberto, I found all that and so much more when I met you. You will live on in my heart eternally. Your loving wife,Anna Dad, Throughout our lives youwere our provider, protector, teacher and supporter. A gentle nature, a heart of gold, loving and kind in all your ways. God has blessed you and you have blessed us. Words cannot describe the loss we feel now that you are gone. The love and memorieswe shared will stay deep in our hearts, to love and cherish and never forget. Your loving daughters, Lina and JoyceDad, You welcomed me into your family as a son with unconditional love and support. The passing of time will never diminish the love and memories I have of you. You will be sadly missed, Tim Nonno, I love and miss you, JamesTreasured memories of a dear, selfless brother who wasalways there for me. Loved and remembered forever,Giovanni Forever in our heart