Grace S. Martino's Obituary
Grace Saladino Martino 93, passed into heaven on November 26, 2017. Mom was born in Ybor City, and lived in West Tampa. She attended area schools and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942. Grace worked several years before marrying the love of her life, Leonard C. Martino, they were married 47 years before his death in 1990.
Grace returned to work at the Property Appraisers office in 1963 and enjoyed a career there for over 27 years.
Her greatest joy was her devoted family, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Martino, parents Tony and Caterina Saladino, and sisters Fanny Murray and Gloria Menendez.
Survivors include her children Leonard, Cathy Meeks (Bruce), Annette Bridges (Mark), Grandchildren Bruce Meeks (Rhonda), Alisha Boromei, Lauren Zografakis (Stelios) and Mark Bridges III. Great grandchildren, Brianna, Isabella, Trevor, Kendal, Layton, Yianni and Sofia. Sister in Law Josephine Martino.
Funeral Mass on December 4 at 10:00 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, visitation 9:00 - 10:00, interment at L'Unione Italiana Cemetery.
Flowers accepted or a donation to a charity of your choice.
A family and friends gathering will take place following the funeral at her home.
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