Joseph Marto's Obituary
Joseph Marto, 83, of Deep Creek, Florida passed away on Thursday, July, 21, 2016. He was born May 26, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey the son of Michael and Jean (nee Caramana) Marto and moved to this area 5 years ago from Somers Point, New Jersey.Joe graduated Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951. After attending high school he was awarded a scholarship at the Academy of Arts in Philadelphia. His lust for life led him to the Race Track where he became a Jockey. After suffering a spill he went on to enter into Masion De Paris School of Beauty Culture and would later teach Advance Styling at the school. He was judged the top wig stylist in America and went on to achieve success in the wig industry, in platform performing, and was a winner of many competition styling awards. Joe was president of the New Jersey Master Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association and was also President of the Delaware Valley Affiliate.Joe’s active agility led him into still another endeavor, “Bullfighting.” As President of Bravo Enterprises he promoted “The Festival of Matadores” at the Philadelphia Arena. Joe went on to become a Jockey’s agent, breeder of Thoroughbreds and well-known trainer, owner of numerous businesses throughout Atlantic City, New Jersey and as President and Manager of his Condominium Association in Somers Point, New Jersey.Joe will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Nancy Peraine of 24 years and their Shih Tzu Napoleon. Survived by his daughter Gina Gill, granddaughter Lea Burdette, grandson William Gill and great granddaughters Kara-Lisa and Katalina. Joe is reunited in Heaven with his daughter Lisa Marto.Immediate funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in Joe’s memory instead be directed to Tidewell Hospice of Port Charlotte, c/o Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34238, (941) 894-1777.Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Royal Palm Memorial Gardens is assisting the family with arrangements for Joe’s final care. To pay your respects, please visit Joe’s memorial webpage at www.royalpalmmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.
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