Martin Petosa

December 20, 1935 - June 16, 2016

Martin Petosa, 80 of Hazlet, New Jersey (formerly of Staten Island) passed away, peacefully at the Victoria House Assisted Living in Matawan, New Jersey on Thursday June 16, 2016. Born December 20, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Eugenio and Antoinette Petosa. Martin spent his career as a Mason Tender at the St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Mets, Jets and Devils. He was very proud of his Italian Heritage. and loved to cook and do crossword puzzles. Martin enjoyed reading the Staten Island Advance, even after moving to New Jersey. For many years, he and his wife Helen were loyal patrons of the Pocmont Resort in the Poconos, for which the resort displayed a plaque recognizing their many frequent visits. Above all, his family was most import to him and he loved spending time with them. Mr. Petosa is survived by his beloved wife Helen, loving sons Martin Jr. and Eugene, his adored daughters Denise Goldstein and Helene Dorato, caring sisters, Caroline DiPietro and Rosemarie Schwarzrock. Mr. Petosa also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren, Mallory Gleitman, Andrew Goldstein, Gabrielle Petosa, Sabrina Petosa, Matthew Dorato and Olivia Dorato. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Assumption Church, 15 Webster Avenue in Staten Island. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, also Staten Island. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com