Richard R. Martinelli Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard R. Martinelli of Wood Ridge, New Jersey, born in Hoboken, New Jersey, departing on September 16, 2024 at the age of 81. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Agnes Martinelli and Michael Martinelli; his wife Charleen Martinelli; and his brother Ronald Martinelli. He is survived by: his children, Richard J. Martinelli (Deanna), Sheila D. Kronyak (Michael), Charleen C. Schwartzman (late Todd) and Michael C. Martinelli (Francesca).

Visitation was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Costa Memorial (170 Central Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 9:15 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Saint Mary's Church (91 Home Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070). An entombment was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at the Holy Cross Chapel (340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031).