Jose M. Martinez Marcelo

August 15, 1967 - December 15, 2016

Jose Manuel Martinez Marcelo, 49, a resident of North Ft. Myers, FL since 2001, formerly of White Plains, NY passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born August 15, 1967 in Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico to Juvenal and Braulia (Marcelo) Martinez.

Manuel, or Manny, as he was affectionately known, was an accomplished chef and was the head chef at Mel’s Diner. As a career and at home, he enjoyed sharing his passion for cooking with friends and family. Manny was beloved by all who met him and was a loyal friend. There was never a dull moment when Manny was around as he loved to laugh and live life to the fullest. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around. He will be missed by all the people whose lives he touched.

Mr. Martinez was a practicing Catholic.

Manuel is survived by his loving wife, Christine Martinez of North Ft. Myers, FL; two children, Cynthia Perrone of Mamaroneck, NY and Holly Gillen of Hackensack, NJ; his parents, Juvenal and Braulia Martinez of Mexico; 14 brothers and sisters Jorge Martinez, Alejandro Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Juvenal Martinez, Martin Martinez, Alfonso Martinez, Maria del Refugio Martinez, Raul Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Margot Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Arturo Martinez, Concepcion Martinez; two grandchildren, Damon Sugrue and Ayden Perrone; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 19, 2016 at Mullins Memorial, 1056 NE 7th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909.

Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

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