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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Martino, Sr., 82, of North Haven on Sept. 27. Robert died peacefully at home surrounded by his cherished wife of 61 years, Maria Fuchs Martino, and his loving family. Robert was born on Feb. 3, 1938, in New Haven, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Messercola) Martino.

His military service was spent in Cuba and Rhode Island as a member of the US Navy. Robert was a retired fire fighter for the city of New Haven and took great pride in his profession. His greatest source of pride, however, was in his children and grandchildren, who were the center of his life. He was a quiet man, with a ready sense of humor. Robert and Maria enjoyed sharing their home with family and friends. Robert was a participating member of Saint Frances Cabrini Church, now Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish.

He is survived by his son Richard Martino and daughter Heidi (Rudy) Fasano; grandchildren Molly and Robert Martino, Eva and Alexa Fasano, Crystal (Russ) Boyarsky, and Rudy (Rachel) Fasano, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Cali and Cryslin Boyarsky, and Faith Fasano; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Robert Martino, Jr., and his brother Joseph Martino.

The visiting hours were Sept. 30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession left the funeral home on Oct. 1 going to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven, for a Mass of Christian burial. Entombment with full military honors followed in the All Saints Mausoleum. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.