She was born at the US Air Force base in South Ruslid, England, and has resided in Secaucus for many years.

Tina was a real people person and enjoyed serving people, as a bartender and waitress at Romano Restaurant in Fairview.

She was predeceased by her mother Susan Gatward. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Sgambati; her son Steven Martinelli Jr.; her daughter Brianna Occhipinti; her father Carlo and her stepmother Jothi Curcio; and her sister Victoria.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ, with a Service beginning at 7:00PM. Cremation will be private.