Farmington Obituary: Emilio Martocchio, 88

Emilio “Moe” Francis Martocchio passed away peacefully and comfortably at home December 22, 2015, surrounded by his family and listening to Frank Sinatra.

Emilio was born in Hartford on April 13, 1927, son of the late Emilio and Elvira (Tarquinio) Martocchio. He is survived by his “best friend” and wife of 67 years, Dolores Joy (Cagenello) Martocchio, his daughter Linda Hart and husband Joseph, sons James and wife Janet Krawski Martocchio and John and wife Christine Pasborg Martocchio; grandchildren Katie Hart, Alison Hart LeBlanc and husband Matthew LeBlanc, Daniel Hart and wife MaryBeth Hart, James and wife Lisa Martocchio, Laura Martocchio Boss and husband James Boss, Sara and Jennifer, Jill and Karen Martocchio plus nine great-grandchildren. Moe is also survived by his brothers and their spouses, George and Alice and Louis and Luci. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Hawkins and brothers Bonifacio, Albert, and Joseph.

Moe graduated from Weaver High School in 1945 where he met and fell in love with Dolores Cagenello, and where he was a record-breaking cross country runner and track & field star, winning medals in the 1945 Greater Hartford Open Track Meet. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Upon his return, he attended Central Connecticut State College, planning to become an Industrial Arts teacher before deciding his true calling was in the printing industry.

A self-made man who exemplified the American dream, Moe along with his father-in-law Sal and later his two brothers-in-law Bob and Don launched the Print-Craft Corporation in 1952. Over the next 40 years, Print-Craft Corporation grew into the Graphic Center, a one-stop all-inclusive center of art design, photo and printing, employing 165 “family” members. Upon his retirement, he was co-founder of Martocchio Music.

Moe was a charter member of Hopmeadow Country Club in 1961. He and Dolores were avid golfers, joining the Country Club of Farmington in 1979. They traveled extensively and golfed many places. They wintered in Ladies’ Island, Beaufort, SC, for over 20 years. Moe had many other interests including gardening, woodworking, auto restoration, fishing and crabbing, big band music and movies, shopping, cooking and hosting wonderful get-togethers for their many friends and family.

Moe lived a full, rich life. He had a quick, dry wit that made people like him immediately all of his days. Always at the front and center of the family, he instilled honesty, integrity, positive attitude, respect for everyone, hard work and play. He and Dolores were an inspiration to us all, a strong example of teamwork and commitment. He fulfilled his destiny.

Many thanks to McLean Hospice and our home team of CNAs for the care of our Dad and Mom’s husband.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 28th at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Calling hours will be held prior to the service, starting at 9:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.

Please visit Moe’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.