Liberato Martelli

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Liberato Martelli, age 81, passed away Saturday May 11, 2019 at Wesley Healthcare.
He was born on October 17, 1937 in Huntington, NY to Liberato and Jennie (Andlos) Martelli. Liberato graduated from Huntington High School and served in the Navy from 1955-1957. He was a third-generation owner and operator of Martelli’s Greenhouse and Florist until 1998 when he and his wife Lorraine relocated to Clifton Park to be near their children and granddaughters. Lib worked for many years at Shenendehowa middle schools, retiring in July 2016. He had a work ethic like no other. Lib was a humble man who took great pride in his close-knit family and dear friends. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and time with those that mattered the most to him. Lib was a lifelong member of the Elks Club in Huntington, NY. Additionally, he was a past President of the New York State Flower Growers Association. He was a skilled and accomplished gardener, never happier than when he was playing in the soil or riding a tractor. Liberato is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine (Guiliano), his children, Joseph Martelli; Linda (Todd Bishop) Martelli-Bishop and Edward Martelli; siblings: Anne (Jim) Thompson, Charles (Judith) Martelli, Philip ( Debbie) Martelli; and Darlene (Tom) Perschilli; brothers-in-law, Louis (Mary) Guiliano, Edward (Mireille) Guiliano; grandchildren, Danielle and Jillian Bishop; many dear nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Liberato Martelli Sr. and Jennie (Andlos) Martelli. Calling hours are 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs with Father Marty Fisher officiating. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the full obituary, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.