Anthony J. Tony Martini, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte.

Anthony was born on June 19, 1917 in Oyster Bay, New York and moved to Port Charlotte 14 years ago from Yonkers, New York. Tony was a retired US Postal Service worker. He was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years. He was a veteran of the US Army’s 226 Field Artillery Battalion. He proudly served his country during WW II. Like many men of his generation, Tony sacrificed to provide liberty for his country and his family.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Genevieve; a son, Richard(MaryAnn) Martini of Fishkill, NY; a daughter, Joan (Troy) Johnson of Wappingers Falls, NY; four grandchildren, Daryl and Kenneth Martini, and Cristina and Steven De Sario; two great-grandchildren, Jade and Kayla Martini.