Joseph “Joe” J. LaMartina, Sr.

Joseph “Joe” J. LaMartina, Sr. of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 87. Loving husband of 63 years to the late Mary C. “Cathy” LaMartina; beloved son of the late Salvatore and Concetta LaMartina; devoted father of Salvatore J. (Jane) LaMartina, Anthony J. (Janet) LaMartina, James M. (Michelle) LaMartina, Timothy B. (Carol) LaMartina, Joseph J. LaMartina Jr., Daniel J. (Erika) LaMartina Sr., and C. Robert (Tracy) LaMartina Sr.; cherished grandfather of 18; treasured great-grandfather of 13; and dear brother, Charles LaMartina. Joseph is preceded in death by his son, Richard LaMartina; grandson, Christopher LaMartina; sister, Rose Glines; brother, Jim LaMartina and; and sister, Rosemary LaMartina.

Joseph was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church, Cottleville. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and involved in the Boy Scouts with his sons. Joseph was a hardworking man and worked at Major Brands for over 30 years. He thoroughly enjoyed his Pinochle gang, group called the "Just Friends" group. Joseph was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph’s honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.