Roland Martino's Obituary
Roland T. Martino, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Lesa Martino and Lena Fussell (John) and son: Roland L. Martino (Heather); 5 granddaughters: Andrea, Amanda, Liana, Mia and Ariella; sister, Diana Perez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Roland was preceded in death by his father, Leonardo C. Martino, his mother, Candida Alonso Martino, his sisters, Sandra Pena and Norma Hoffman, and brother, Peter Martino. Born February 5, 1935 in Tampa, Roland spent most of his youth growing up in Ybor City and graduated from the old Jefferson High School. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Roland spent his career as a pharmacist and business owner. He loved the beach and travel. Roland was very proud of his deep Ybor City roots, as his grandfather Pietro C. Martino, was one of the original nine Italian settlers in Ybor City. A private burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
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