Dennis J. Martinelli

Dennis J. Martinelli passed away December 18, 2013.
Born March 18, 1959 in New Philadelphia he was the son of the late Victor E. Martinelli and Helen L. (Huston) Martinelli.
He was a graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and attended The Ohio State University and graduated from Franklin University.
Dennis was employed with FedEx, Arizona State University Sailing Club, and Pacific Pulmonary Services.
His family includes his son, Collin Runyon of Chicago; his sisters, Linda (Joe) Edwards of Livermore, Ca., Marsha (Vinnie) Lauria of Atlanta, Ga., and Kathryn (Bob Lee) Martinelli of Manteca, Ca.; brothers, David Martinelli of Columbus, and Charles Martinelli of Dover; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Daniel (Sandy) Martinelli, and Mrs. Donna Martinelli, both of Columbus; and 16 nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Daniel Martinelli and Dean Martinelli.
Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Father Jeff Coning will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia. A meal will be shared at the Geib Family Center following burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Arizona Sailing Foundation, PO Box 2966 Tempe, Arizona 85280, or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, www.afsp.org.