Michele Di Martino

        Michele Di Martino, 93, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away June 11, 2024 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph with his loving family by his side.

        Born in Palena, Italy, he was a son of the late Raffaele and Maria Francesca (Pierorazio) Di Martino. He was the husband of Marianna (Chiaverini) Di Martino. They celebrated 64 years of marriage.

        He worked for 30 years at St. Joseph Cemetery, Yonkers, NY until retiring. A member of St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, Whitfield, he was a member on the Men’s Catholic Club when he lived in New York. He loved gardening and landscaping. He enjoyed being with family and friends but his greatest joy was loving his grandchildren. While in Italy, he served in the Italian Army.

        Michele was a kind man with a warm heart. Although a man of few words, he had an incredible ability to captivate the room when he spoke and shared his stories from the past. He will be fondly remembered by all for his generous spirit, incredible strength and perseverance in creating a beautiful life for his family.

        Surviving in addition to his wife are his daughters – Maria F. wife of Romualdo Di Biase, Wernersville, Lucy wife of Domenico “Mimmo” Brutto, Sinking Spring, his grandchildren – Juliet wife of Kostas Sophias, Teresa Brutto, Jessica Di Biase, Vincenzo husband of Taylor Brutto, Michele “Mike” Brutto, his great grandchildren – Domenico & Luca Brutto and Romualdo & Giannis Sophias. He was predeceased by his sister Antonietta Toppi.

        Viewing from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Additional viewing from St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, 2600 St. Albans Drive, Whitfield, on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Mass of Christian burial will immediately follow with the Very Reverend Thomas Bortz, celebrant. Entombment in Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum, Laureldale. www.kleefuneralhome.com

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