John R.

Martinello

It is with both heavy hearts and fond memories that we celebrate the life of John R. Martinello, who will be honored during calling hours at Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Friday, September 4th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Following the visitation, a heartfelt funeral service will take place at noon, as we gather to reminisce about John’s life and legacy. He will then be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, beside his beloved wife, Florence, where family and friends are invited to join in a moment of love and remembrance.

At the extraordinary age of 92, John passed away peacefully on his birthday, August 29th, following a brief illness. Born to the late Carmine and Theresa (Petruzsiello) Martinello, John was a proud lifelong resident of the Chelsea and Everett communities. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard until his honorable discharge in 1960.

John's journey through life was deeply enriched by his marriage to the former Florence E. Cronin in 1957, with whom he raised two beautiful daughters, Julie A. and Gail M. Together, they created a home filled with warmth and laughter in Everett, where family gatherings, meals, and celebrations brought everyone together. Following the passing of Florence in 1979, John spent the last 17 years in Saugus with his daughter Gail, where his gentle and unassuming nature continued to shine brightly.

John dedicated many years of his professional life to Thomas S. Strahan Co. in Chelsea as a Wallcovering Printer, and upon his retirement, he generously shared his time as a volunteer van driver for “Teen Challenge,” providing support to those in need in the Boston and Brockton areas. A lover of music, especially from the '50s, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life, often quietly surrounded by family and friends.

He was predeceased by siblings Armando Martinello (survived by Grace Martinello), Mildred Salvaggio and her husband Salvatore, Angie Griffin and her husband John “Jack”, and Carmen and Joseph Martinello.

John is lovingly survived by his daughters and their husbands, Julia A. Guanci and her husband Michael of Everett, and Gail M. Radzikowski and her husband Joseph of Saugus. He was a cherished grandfather to Jachael Schultz and her husband Aaron, Maria Gaunci, and Maxwell Radzikowski.

As we gather to celebrate John’s life, we remember a remarkable man whose kindness, love, and spirit will always remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace, surrounded by the love of family and friends who carry on his legacy of love and togetherness.