Joe Marteli Jr.'s Obituary
Joseph Marteli, Jr. "Joe" Marteli, 85, of Tampa, passed away September 26, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa, leaving only to proudly serve his country in the US Navy. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. Joe along with his brothers is said to have built half of Tampa. He was a hard worker, and he loved his family and friends right to the end.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Jose (Pepe) Marteliz, Sr. and Ester Marteliz; sisters, Alice Marteliz, Jennie Marteliz Calzada, Eligia Barbara Dupree; brothers, Simon Marteli, Richard Marteli, Eddy Marteli, and a daughter, Sherrie Diane Marteliz.
He is survived by his daughter, Eligia Joann Marteliz (Jodi, his monkey) brothers, Danny Marteli and Billy Marteliz, and many nieces and nephews, as well as countless friends who all miss him every day.
Joe will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 2, at 2pm, with well-deserved military honors.
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