Devoted father of Steven Martorano and his wife Nancy of Maine, David Martorano and his wife Colleen of East Bridgewater, Doreen Quinn and her husband Ed of Berkley, Paul Martorano and his wife Terry of New Hampshire, special daughter-in-law Armeda Martorano, and the late Michael Martorano.

Dear brother of Jullia Gigiello of Winthrop, and the late Arthur Martorano, Ernie Martorano, Richard Martorano, Anthony Martorano, Ida Maglio, Helen Marini, Sylvia Siravo, and Jean Callari.

Cherished grandfather of 16 adored grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday May 31st, 2007 at 9:00am. Funeral Mass in the St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston at 10:00am.

Visiting hours are on Wednesday May 30th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Roger was born in Boston in 1926. He was a decorated US Army veteran of WWII and later worked as a tool and dye maker for many years. Roger was a late member of the Beachmont VFW. He passed away suddenly in the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Roger was 80 years of age.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Roger being laid to rest at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.