Arnold "Al" Frank Martinelli, Jr.

Al was born October 15, 1931 in Flushing, New York to Winifred and Arnold Martinelli, Sr.

Al was a mail-handler for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Al's career began in New York before moving his family to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1976.

Al was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed a wide variety of sports, movies, decorating for any and all holidays and most of all spending time with his family. Al coached little league baseball for a number of years when Steve was younger. He could often be found at a local field playing baseball with his grandchildren, Christopher and Laura, or at an ice rink watching his two favorite goalies: Steve and Laura. Al was always up for a trip whether it was to Canada for some father and son time, a family vacation or simply a trip to a local store to pick out a cart full of candy and sweets.

Al is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mae (Petrizzi) Martinelli, his children, Anne Marie (Ed) Kaskewicz and Stephen (Shawna) Martinelli, grandchildren, Christopher John Carusone (long time girlfriend Audrey Darovich) and Laura Anne Chittum and all of Colorado Springs.

Al was preceded in death by his mother, Winifred (Nonnemacher) Martinelli, his father, Arnold Frank Martinelli Sr., and his sister, Marilyn Maniscolo all of New York.

The viewing will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. followed by Rosary Service from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Interment will follow Mass at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.

A reception wil be held at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church following the interment.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Arnold Frank Martinelli Memorial Account at ENT Federal Credit Union.