Maurice “Moe” Martel, 84, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Skyview Center, Wallingford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Jeannette Raccio Martel. Moe was born in West Haven on October 22, 1934 and was the son of the late Wilfred and Exoria Gallechant Martel. He had worked as a plumbing superintendent for James V. Ursini Plumbing and Heating for 58 years until his retirement. Moe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to restaurants, traveling, horses and trains, but his greatest joy was spending time and creating memories with the love of his life, Jeannette, with whom he was inseparable. Father of Deborah (David) Matts and Lori (Vincent, Jr.) Lupachino. Loving grandfather of Elizabeth (Ryan) Nicholls and Michael Lupachino. Great-grandfather of Addison Jane Nicholls. Predeceased by sisters Laura Martel Fanning, Jane Martel Lyden, and two brothers Sylva and Francis Martel. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff at Skyview Center and the Season’s Hospice and Palliative Care for their care and compassion.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Ambrose Parish at St. Monica’s Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.
Love to a Great Uncle. You will be sorely missed and forever in our thoughts and all the
wonderful memories shared with you.
May you be comforted knowing Mr Martel was loved & admired by many. He is at peace and will watch over his loving family for eternity. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless your family and give you strength in this difficult time
Uncle Moe was always a “rock”, firm in his beliefs, yet full of love and kindness. We are better persons having known Uncle Moe; and the world would have been a much lesser place with his passing had it not been for the love that he so freely gave that carries on after him.
Our condolences on your loss, may you find comfort in your memories.
Sending you prayers for strength as you find your way through each day.
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family. We are out of town and are unable to attend the services. He will be remembered in our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏
RIP Uncle Moe. 😢💔our hearts are with you all. Xoxox
My love & prayers to Jan, Debbie, Lori & family
Many happy times
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Moe was a very special man who always had a kind word to say and a smile on his face. And I always admired the love he shared with his wife. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Uncle Moe was the one who could make you laugh, then make you laugh even more. Tons of memories which I shall cherish and kept with me at all times. Sincere prayers to Aunt Jan, cousins Debbie and Lori and all of Uncle Moe’s family.
To Jan and Family so sorry for your loss.
So deeply sorry for your loss . May you find comfort in all of your cherished memories and your lifetime of love and laughter. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Uncle Moe, You will be greatly missed. You were a special part of my life and I will have those amazing memories forever. You are at peace now. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Aunt Jan and my cousins Debbie and Lori and the rest of the family. God bless!
To a heaven filled with friends & family (and where trains are always filled with candy) – sending all my love
So very sorry to hear of “Uncle” Moe’s passing.
May you all be comforted by years and years of
treasured memories. Rest In Peace, Uncle Moe.
My deepest condolences. Please keep in mind the comforting hope the Bible gives us for those who have fallen asleep in death. At. 1 Corinthians 15:26 which states: “the last enemy death will be brought to nothing”. God has a plan to soon wipe out all the suffering and pain we see in this world and reunite us with our loved ones. May the God of all comfort help you to endure during this difficult time of loss.