March 28, 2024

Joseph "Pee Wee" Martin

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Joseph "Pee Wee" Martin, 101, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Crystal Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Edna (Perry) Martin.

Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel R. and Theresa (Carey) Martin. He was a lifelong East Providence resident. Mr. Martin worked for the former Washburn Wire Company before he retired. He was a Army veteran of World War II and he participated in the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.

He leaves one sister, Ann Sisto of East Providence and three nephews, Dennis Sisto of East Providence, Michael Sisto of East Providence and Robert Britto of New Jersey. He was the brother of the late Manuel Martin, Jr., Mary Britto and Virginia Fontes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Church, North Carpenter Street, East Providence. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery.

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