Robert Bob"" Paul Martelle

Robert “Bob” Paul Martelle, 71, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family and all his treasures. Born in Hartford on August 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Bonaiuto) Martelle. As the result of a childhood illness, Bob was faced with many challenges, but he overcame every obstacle he faced throughout his life with bravery and success. Bob lived in several group homes during his life and through the assistance of HARC he worked for many years in the cafeteria of CIGNA then later at St. Francis Hospital. He was very proud of being able to work on his own, he loved his job but was especially excited to get his paycheck every two weeks and be able to go to the bank to cash it. Bob was a kind man who shared a smile with everyone who met him. He enjoyed his family and never missed an opportunity to be with them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Bob leaves behind his sisters, Anne Marie Martelle of Wethersfield, Malina (Jeanne) Martelle of Maine, and Mary-Jane Martelle-Aube and her husband George of Maine; his brother, Salvatore Martelle and his wife Betty of Old Saybrook, as well as his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews along with extended family members and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (October 29) at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 56 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to HARC, INC., Supported Employment Program, Attention: Cynthia Turner, 900 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT. 06105. To share a memory of Bob with his family, please visit www.desopo.com.