Marcelino Martinez, age 99, was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on June 14, 1924, and passed on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Marcelino was the loving husband of the late Mercedes Martinez; loving father of Lucy, Michael, Nancy, Evelyn, and Iris; grandfather and most adoring great-grandfather; dear son of the late Juan & Aurelia Martinez; beloved brother of eleven; unforgettable uncle; caring cousin; and fond friend of many.
A Visitation for Marcelino will be held Monday, January 8, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, East Wing Chapel, 6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. A Committal & Entombment Service will occur Monday, January 8, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 North Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. A Celebration of Life Service will occur Monday, January 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, 6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634.