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Robert Martorelli Obituary

Martorelli, Robert Michael Age 43, of Hammond, IN, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. Survived by his loving partner Barbara Estrada; daughter, Mary Martorelli and son, Michael Martorelli of Hammond, IN; parents, Robert Martorelli, Lock Port, IL and Paula Martorelli of Georgia; three stepchildren, James, Jessica, and Jackalyn Nawrocki and one sister, Michelle Martorelli. Funeral Serivces will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2012 8:00 PM at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Visitation also on Tuesday 4-8 PM. Cremation to follow. Robert (Bob the tree guy) was also known as "Joe Dirt" he will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. Donations to his family to help with expenses would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 27, 2012.

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October 2, 2012

Remembered you on your birthday, think about you every day, still hurts to think we will never see you again-until we join you in heaven

July 4, 2012

May Robert rest in peace. To a GREAT mother Paula. So sorry

May 31, 2012

Very sorry for your loss Uncle Bob, Auntie Maryann, Michelle.

May 29, 2012

We would like send our prayers to the entire family in this trying time. Terri and John wiles

Patsy

May 29, 2012

Bob,Maryann, Michelle, May Robert rest in peace now, Maryann you were the mother he never had, so hang on to the memories, keep him in your hearts.

May 28, 2012

TO my Aunt Paula and Bob my most sincere condolences. I have some great memories with Bob that I will never forget, may u fly with the angels cuzzo u will be missed. Josh

garret dodd

May 28, 2012

Bob, Maryann& Michelle, Mom and Dad told me of your loss , I'm so sorry for your loss, love ,Garret

JD&Nan DODD

May 28, 2012

Bob,Maryann &Michelle : we are so sorry for the loss of your son. We have fond memories of him fishing at grampas as a little boy. Jd,Nan and Garret Dodd

L Martorelli

May 28, 2012

Maryann, Bobbie, and Michelle (and family),
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you will all miss him.

May 28, 2012

Uncle Bob, Aunt Maryann & Michelle: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Em and Grace

May 28, 2012

Bob, Maryann & Michelle: My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Don P.

Eric & Jenny Pape

May 28, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss Maryann, Bobby and Michelle.

May 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bob, Maryann and Michelle, in this sad moment. Many fond memories of young Robert fishing in Florida. All our love, Aunt Penny (Lockport)

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