DOROTHY J. MARTINO

Dorothy Joan Martino, 88, a lifelong resident of Woodbridge, passed away October 30th 2021 after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Woodbridge September 25, 1933 a daughter of the late Francis P. and Antoinette Mattazaro Martino.  She spent her life devoted to helping others in her church, community, and her family. She was proud of her upbringing and loved to reminisce about “The Flats” and the lasting friendships made there.  Dorothy was a caring, generous, loving, and faithful woman who will be missed by all who crossed paths with her.

Dorothy attended Hillhouse High School, graduated from New Haven State Teacher’s College, and received her 6th Year from Fairfield University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 60 years. Dorothy impacted the lives of her students as a teacher in New Haven Public Schools for over 40 years. Her devotion as a teacher in New Haven eventually led to the library in Edgewood School to be renamed the Dorothy J. Martino Library.  It was quite common for former students from across the country to reach out to her and visit. Later, she worked alongside her brother at Orthodontic Associates.

Dorothy was a member of the Assumption Church Choir for 80 years and served on many boards for her parish. One of the highlights of her life was singing at the Vatican with the Assumption Church choir. She also received the Woodbridge Living Legend Award in 2018 and was a member of the Woodbridge Board of Selectman, Woodbridge Board of Education, and the Woodbridge Republican Town Committee. She served on numerous committees to help Woodbridge be the best it could be – she remained a Woodbridge Rotarian until the time of her passing.

Dorothy is survived her sister Frances Pagliaro and her brother Dr. Edward Martino (Patricia); and nieces and nephews, Ernie (Louellen), Elaine, Ellen (Jerry), Kenny (Tricia), Gary, Francis, Eddie (Kellie), MaryEllen (Gene), and Tricia (Lee); and many great nieces and nephews all of whom she adored. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother Kenneth, her brother-in-law Ernie, sister-in law Jayne, her niece Deb, and her nephew Edward.

A visitation will be held in the Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St., New Haven Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.  A Mass of Christion Burial will be celebrated Wednesday in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 81 Center Rd., Woodbridge at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Assumption Church directed towards the Mother Church on Litchfield Turnpike.

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