Samuel J. Martorana, 90, electrical engineer
Samuel J. Martorana, 90, of Malvern and later Chesterbrook, a retired electrical engineer, died Monday, July 20, of complications from a heart procedure at Capital Health Medical Center, near Trenton.
Samuel J. Martorana, 90, of Malvern and later Chesterbrook, a retired electrical engineer, died Monday, July 20, of complications from a heart procedure at Capital Health Medical Center, near Trenton.
He had moved to New Jersey to be closer to his family.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Martorana grew up near Ninth and Dickinson Streets and graduated from Pennsylvania Military College, now Widener University. He earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
That training prepared him for a 35-year career at Radio Corp. of America in Camden as an electrical engineer. Later, he served as a groundskeeper for Divine Providence Village, a home for women with developmental disabilities, in Springfield, Delaware County.
He retired in the mid-2000s to devote many hours to playing music for seniors in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. He played the clarinet and saxophone for two bands including one sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
His family said he was a caring husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Filippo; a daughter, Linda Christopher; a son, John; and five grandchildren.
A life celebration and memorial service are to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Rd., Paoli, Pa. 19301. Burial is private.
Donations may be made to Daylesford Abbey at the address above, or to Divine Providence Village, c/o Kevin Barr, director of development and parish outreach, Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services, 686 Old Marple Rd., Springfield, Pa. 19064.