Michael Martucci, Sr.

August 17, 1935 - March 13, 2016

Michael Martucci, Sr., 80 of Matawan, New Jersey died on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. Born Saturday, August 17, 1935 in New York's Upper East Side, he was the son of the late Vincent and Anna Martucci. Michael was married to his beloved wife Marilyn(Ruzzi)Martucci and together they had 3 children. He was the loving father of Karen Bergson, Debra Wellmann and husband Kevyn, and a son Michael Martucci, Jr. and wife Linda. Michael was the cherished grandfather to Stephen Blish, Mitchell Martucci, Drew Martucci, Tyler Wellmann, Dylan Wellmann, and the late DJ Blish. He is also survived by his brother Anthony Martucci and wife Lorraine and a sister Eileen Bynoe and husband Dennis. Michael was a caring uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A devout Catholic, Michael was the Sacristan at the Most Holy Redeemer Church for many years. He was also the founder and president of the Society of St. Anthony of Padua. In his spare time Michael loved to travel, especially cruising and he loved a good Martini. He was well liked by all who had known him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday at Most Holy Redeemer Church located at 133 Amboy Road Matawan, New Jersey 07747. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Burial Park, East Brunswick, NJ. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Donations to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Michael's memory are appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com