Olga K. Martinec, 77, of Gold Canyon Arizona and Westford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20th as a result of a mild heart attack which caused a fall and fatal head injury. She was surrounded by family and friends.
Beautiful Olga was born in East Boston, MA on August 29, 1937 to Frank and Rose DeRienzo. She married the love of her life, James I. Martinec on August 5, 1959 and they remained madly in love for more than 55 years.
Olga loved children, was a phenomenal teacher and an amazing cook and baker. She was also incredibly talented in knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and scrapbooking.
Olga was preceded in death by her son James Jr., her daughter Joanne, her parents and her brothers Vinnie, Angelo, Raymond and Richie. She is survived by her lifelong love “Jim”, her son, Ron, daughters-in-law, Natalie and Margaret, grandchildren Ashley, Joe, Steven, Alyssa, Brandon, Sammy and great granddaughter, Kaidence. Also her brothers Victor and Tony and her sisters, Anna, Lena, Betty, Netta, and Lucy and many loving nieces and nephews.
Olga was larger than life with an incredible sense of humor that filled every room she entered and every life she touched. She is cherished by many and missed by everyone who knew her.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 27th at 1 PM at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa, AZ. Additional services in Massachusetts will be announced at a future date.
My condolences to Mrs. Martinec’s dear family, and may these Scriptures bring you peace.
“Always rejoice in the Lord…Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4, 6-7 {www.jw.org}
I no its been a long time. But I am deeply sorry for you loss . I used to visit as a child and loved going to. my great uncle Franks and roses house. Olga was sweet .
Hello to All of the Family,
I thought I would write a few words expressing my sorrow to the family on hearing of Olga’s death – however- my thoughts of sorrow were quickly overcome by the overwhelming thoughts of the happiness I remembered in knowing Olga.
Olga was a true Princess- she was an example of what a real woman should be her Dignity and Intelligence were outstanding, only to be outdone by her internal and external beauty! Attributes I believe were developed primarily by her upbringing- . She was the descendant of a Noble Guarini Family of Mirabella Eclano- Italy and was proud of it.
My family, and I will never forget her kindness and the heroic actions when she and her parents – on a cold winters morning- rescued my brother and sisters and me (bare footed) , from a still smoldering fire at our house in East Boston. Olga and the DeRienzo family welcomed us into their then crowded home- even giving up their own beds for us to sleep in! We will never forget that day and I felt I should mention the incident only as an example of Olga’s great character!
So, to those who want to still dwell in the grief of her being lost- I encourage you to keep her alive by remembering the happiness she brought into this world!
Sincerely yours,
Joe Tedeschi
(Melrose,Ma.)
“Guy and Helen’s Son”
My condolences to Mrs. Martinec’s dear family, and may these Scriptures bring you peace.
“Always rejoice in the Lord…Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4, 6-7 {www.jw.org}
I no its been a long time. But I am deeply sorry for you loss . I used to visit as a child and loved going to. my great uncle Franks and roses house. Olga was sweet .
Hello to All of the Family,
I thought I would write a few words expressing my sorrow to the family on hearing of Olga’s death – however- my thoughts of sorrow were quickly overcome by the overwhelming thoughts of the happiness I remembered in knowing Olga.
Olga was a true Princess- she was an example of what a real woman should be her Dignity and Intelligence were outstanding, only to be outdone by her internal and external beauty! Attributes I believe were developed primarily by her upbringing- . She was the descendant of a Noble Guarini Family of Mirabella Eclano- Italy and was proud of it.
My family, and I will never forget her kindness and the heroic actions when she and her parents – on a cold winters morning- rescued my brother and sisters and me (bare footed) , from a still smoldering fire at our house in East Boston. Olga and the DeRienzo family welcomed us into their then crowded home- even giving up their own beds for us to sleep in! We will never forget that day and I felt I should mention the incident only as an example of Olga’s great character!
So, to those who want to still dwell in the grief of her being lost- I encourage you to keep her alive by remembering the happiness she brought into this world!
Sincerely yours,
Joe Tedeschi
(Melrose,Ma.)
“Guy and Helen’s Son”