Obituary of Marie R. Martini

Marie "Nina" Rita (Lopergolo) Martini,90, of Vineland, passed away Saturday, October 19, at Bishop McCarthy Center. Born in 1929 to parents Michael Sr. and Millie (Dauito) Lopergolo. Raised primarily in Philadelphia, Marie graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Vineland. She was known by many for her pleasant interaction with customers at Vineland's former Martini Shoes store, owned and managed by her husband Harry and his family. Prior to working at the Landis Avenue store, Marie worked for a local clothing factory. In addition to her parents and husband Harry J. Martini, she was predeceased by brothers Frank and Michael, Jr. and sister Dolores Lopergolo. She is survived by sister Loretta Pannullo and sister-in-law Donna Lopergolo as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. A private mass and burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or to Love Through Laces, 1045 Anthony Drive, Vineland, N.J., 08360, a local charity providing shoes to needy children also found on PayPal.