Baptized at St Mary's Church in New Orleans, LA in 1902. Middle name of Lachesi has been spelled numerous ways on documents but this is how it is spelled in his baptism record.
Sacramento Union 15 Dec 1917
"A bicycle belonging to Don Martello, 3111 39th Street was stolen from the Third Street Tunnel yesterday."
1920 Sacramento, Assembly District 14, Sacramento, CA
3025 38th Street
Joe Martello 50 Italy, immigrated 1897, alien, can't read or write English, railroad laborer
Nunzie Martello 45 Italy wife, immigrated 1899, alien, can't read or write English
Dominnie Martello 18 LA son, railroad machinist apprentice
Sam Martello 15 LA son
Domenica Martello 13 LA daughter
Don worked for Pacific Gas & Electric in Sacramento.
Sacramento Bee 14 Nov 1938
Three Near Death
"Injured so critically that physical despair of saving their lives are Don Martello, 36, of 4226 Broadway, an employee of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, his wife Doris, 32 and Leland Culver Jr.; 18 of 3849 Sherman Way, a sophomore at Sacramento Junior College.
The Martello's and Culver were hurt in an early morning crash yesterday at Fifty First Street and Folsom Boulevard in which five other college and high school students were injured, Miss Maureen Burke 16, Miss Bobbie Williams 17, Miss Nancy Nassoiy 18, Gilbert Freeman 17, Dolan F. Herd Jr. 17, the driver of the second machine which crashed with the Martello's.
Crashes Broadside
Radio Patrolman Stanton Richards and Walter Sked, who investigated the accident said the car driven by Herd crashed broadside into that driven by Martello when the latter attempted to make a left turn.
The Martello machine careened out of control into a vacant lot, and several of the students in the Herd car were hurled to the pavement. Herd and his companions, including young Cuver, were on their way home from a dance.
Injuries Are Severe
Martello's injuries include a ruptured kidney while both Mrs. Martello's legs were fractured and she suffered internal injuries. Culver suffering a fractured skull has not regained consciousness.
Martello is in Sutter Hospital while the other victims were taken to Sacramento Hospital."
Sacramento Bee 16 Nov 1938
Martello, Injured In Crash, Is Improving
"Hospital attaches today said Don Martello, 38, P. G, & E. foreman, one of three persons injured critically Sunday " Spent another restful night and is showing signs of improvement."
The other two, Martello's wife, 32, and Leland Culver Jr. 18, college student, are reported to have rested well but their condition remains critical."
Sadly, Leland died five days after the accident and is also at East Lawn Cemetery.
U. S. City Directories Sacramento 1939
Don L. Martello (Doris L.) 4226 Broadway, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, foreman, P.G. & E.
1940 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
4226 Broadway
Don L. Martello 38 LA Service Foreman, Public Utilities
Doris L. Martello 34 NY Wife
Marjorie J. Martello 15 CA Daughter
Donn W. Martello 11 CA Son
1950 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Don L. Martello 48 LA Service Foreman, Gas Department, Pacific Gas & Electric
Doris L. Martello 44 NY Wife
He and Doris divorced soon after their 25 wedding Anniversary. Although he dated he never remarried.
Was member of the Shriners and also the Masons.
He enjoyed traveling, one of his favorite places was Bora Bora and Pego Pego.
Don L. Martello
"Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman and Son 4041 Freeport Blvd for Don L. Martello.
Martello, 73, died Wednesday (paper says Aug 6) at his home.
A native of Louisiana, Martello was a resident of Sacramento for 64 years.
Until his recent retirement he had been with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 43 years, including being a foreman.
He was a member of Provident Lodge No. 609 F&AM, Ben Ali Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Sierra Shrine of Quincy, Sons In Retirement and a life member of Pacific Service Equipment Association of P.G.&E
Survivors include son Donn W. Martello of Sacramento, daughter Marjorie Beebe of Redding; brother of Sam Martello and Mickey Boddy of Sacramento.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children."
Death Certificate
Name: Donald Lockesi Martello
Even though the informant on the death certificate is his own son, he got his father's name wrong)
Born: 21 Dec 1901 (This too is in question per his baptism record)
Age: 73
Marital Status: Divorced
Occupation: Forman, 23 years Pacific Gas & Electric, Sacramento
Death: 3 Aug 1975 (This is the day that his son found him at his home deceased)
Place of Death: 4411 Del Rio Road # 4 1/2, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Father: Joseph Martell0, Born Italy
Mother: Nancy (Unknown Maiden Name) Born Italy
Citizen of the United States
Length of stay in county of death: 64 years
Length of stay in state of death: 64 years
Informant: Mr. Donn W. Martello
7626 Eastbreeze Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828
Funeral Director: Harry A. Nauman and Son
Cause of death: Coronary Arteriosclerosis; Renal Atrophy, Marker, Bilateral
Death Certificate is in my possession
Sacramento Union 15 Dec 1917
"A bicycle belonging to Don Martello, 3111 39th Street was stolen from the Third Street Tunnel yesterday."
1920 Sacramento, Assembly District 14, Sacramento, CA
3025 38th Street
Joe Martello 50 Italy, immigrated 1897, alien, can't read or write English, railroad laborer
Nunzie Martello 45 Italy wife, immigrated 1899, alien, can't read or write English
Dominnie Martello 18 LA son, railroad machinist apprentice
Sam Martello 15 LA son
Domenica Martello 13 LA daughter
Don worked for Pacific Gas & Electric in Sacramento.
Sacramento Bee 14 Nov 1938
Three Near Death
"Injured so critically that physical despair of saving their lives are Don Martello, 36, of 4226 Broadway, an employee of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, his wife Doris, 32 and Leland Culver Jr.; 18 of 3849 Sherman Way, a sophomore at Sacramento Junior College.
The Martello's and Culver were hurt in an early morning crash yesterday at Fifty First Street and Folsom Boulevard in which five other college and high school students were injured, Miss Maureen Burke 16, Miss Bobbie Williams 17, Miss Nancy Nassoiy 18, Gilbert Freeman 17, Dolan F. Herd Jr. 17, the driver of the second machine which crashed with the Martello's.
Crashes Broadside
Radio Patrolman Stanton Richards and Walter Sked, who investigated the accident said the car driven by Herd crashed broadside into that driven by Martello when the latter attempted to make a left turn.
The Martello machine careened out of control into a vacant lot, and several of the students in the Herd car were hurled to the pavement. Herd and his companions, including young Cuver, were on their way home from a dance.
Injuries Are Severe
Martello's injuries include a ruptured kidney while both Mrs. Martello's legs were fractured and she suffered internal injuries. Culver suffering a fractured skull has not regained consciousness.
Martello is in Sutter Hospital while the other victims were taken to Sacramento Hospital."
Sacramento Bee 16 Nov 1938
Martello, Injured In Crash, Is Improving
"Hospital attaches today said Don Martello, 38, P. G, & E. foreman, one of three persons injured critically Sunday " Spent another restful night and is showing signs of improvement."
The other two, Martello's wife, 32, and Leland Culver Jr. 18, college student, are reported to have rested well but their condition remains critical."
Sadly, Leland died five days after the accident and is also at East Lawn Cemetery.
U. S. City Directories Sacramento 1939
Don L. Martello (Doris L.) 4226 Broadway, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, foreman, P.G. & E.
1940 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
4226 Broadway
Don L. Martello 38 LA Service Foreman, Public Utilities
Doris L. Martello 34 NY Wife
Marjorie J. Martello 15 CA Daughter
Donn W. Martello 11 CA Son
1950 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Don L. Martello 48 LA Service Foreman, Gas Department, Pacific Gas & Electric
Doris L. Martello 44 NY Wife
He and Doris divorced soon after their 25 wedding Anniversary. Although he dated he never remarried.
Was member of the Shriners and also the Masons.
He enjoyed traveling, one of his favorite places was Bora Bora and Pego Pego.
Don L. Martello
"Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman and Son 4041 Freeport Blvd for Don L. Martello.
Martello, 73, died Wednesday (paper says Aug 6) at his home.
A native of Louisiana, Martello was a resident of Sacramento for 64 years.
Until his recent retirement he had been with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 43 years, including being a foreman.
He was a member of Provident Lodge No. 609 F&AM, Ben Ali Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Sierra Shrine of Quincy, Sons In Retirement and a life member of Pacific Service Equipment Association of P.G.&E
Survivors include son Donn W. Martello of Sacramento, daughter Marjorie Beebe of Redding; brother of Sam Martello and Mickey Boddy of Sacramento.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children."
Death Certificate
Name: Donald Lockesi Martello
Even though the informant on the death certificate is his own son, he got his father's name wrong)
Born: 21 Dec 1901 (This too is in question per his baptism record)
Age: 73
Marital Status: Divorced
Occupation: Forman, 23 years Pacific Gas & Electric, Sacramento
Death: 3 Aug 1975 (This is the day that his son found him at his home deceased)
Place of Death: 4411 Del Rio Road # 4 1/2, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Father: Joseph Martell0, Born Italy
Mother: Nancy (Unknown Maiden Name) Born Italy
Citizen of the United States
Length of stay in county of death: 64 years
Length of stay in state of death: 64 years
Informant: Mr. Donn W. Martello
7626 Eastbreeze Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828
Funeral Director: Harry A. Nauman and Son
Cause of death: Coronary Arteriosclerosis; Renal Atrophy, Marker, Bilateral
Death Certificate is in my possession
Baptized at St Mary's Church in New Orleans, LA in 1902. Middle name of Lachesi has been spelled numerous ways on documents but this is how it is spelled in his baptism record.
Sacramento Union 15 Dec 1917
"A bicycle belonging to Don Martello, 3111 39th Street was stolen from the Third Street Tunnel yesterday."
1920 Sacramento, Assembly District 14, Sacramento, CA
3025 38th Street
Joe Martello 50 Italy, immigrated 1897, alien, can't read or write English, railroad laborer
Nunzie Martello 45 Italy wife, immigrated 1899, alien, can't read or write English
Dominnie Martello 18 LA son, railroad machinist apprentice
Sam Martello 15 LA son
Domenica Martello 13 LA daughter
Don worked for Pacific Gas & Electric in Sacramento.
Sacramento Bee 14 Nov 1938
Three Near Death
"Injured so critically that physical despair of saving their lives are Don Martello, 36, of 4226 Broadway, an employee of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, his wife Doris, 32 and Leland Culver Jr.; 18 of 3849 Sherman Way, a sophomore at Sacramento Junior College.
The Martello's and Culver were hurt in an early morning crash yesterday at Fifty First Street and Folsom Boulevard in which five other college and high school students were injured, Miss Maureen Burke 16, Miss Bobbie Williams 17, Miss Nancy Nassoiy 18, Gilbert Freeman 17, Dolan F. Herd Jr. 17, the driver of the second machine which crashed with the Martello's.
Crashes Broadside
Radio Patrolman Stanton Richards and Walter Sked, who investigated the accident said the car driven by Herd crashed broadside into that driven by Martello when the latter attempted to make a left turn.
The Martello machine careened out of control into a vacant lot, and several of the students in the Herd car were hurled to the pavement. Herd and his companions, including young Cuver, were on their way home from a dance.
Injuries Are Severe
Martello's injuries include a ruptured kidney while both Mrs. Martello's legs were fractured and she suffered internal injuries. Culver suffering a fractured skull has not regained consciousness.
Martello is in Sutter Hospital while the other victims were taken to Sacramento Hospital."
Sacramento Bee 16 Nov 1938
Martello, Injured In Crash, Is Improving
"Hospital attaches today said Don Martello, 38, P. G, & E. foreman, one of three persons injured critically Sunday " Spent another restful night and is showing signs of improvement."
The other two, Martello's wife, 32, and Leland Culver Jr. 18, college student, are reported to have rested well but their condition remains critical."
Sadly, Leland died five days after the accident and is also at East Lawn Cemetery.
U. S. City Directories Sacramento 1939
Don L. Martello (Doris L.) 4226 Broadway, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, foreman, P.G. & E.
1940 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
4226 Broadway
Don L. Martello 38 LA Service Foreman, Public Utilities
Doris L. Martello 34 NY Wife
Marjorie J. Martello 15 CA Daughter
Donn W. Martello 11 CA Son
1950 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Don L. Martello 48 LA Service Foreman, Gas Department, Pacific Gas & Electric
Doris L. Martello 44 NY Wife
He and Doris divorced soon after their 25 wedding Anniversary. Although he dated he never remarried.
Was member of the Shriners and also the Masons.
He enjoyed traveling, one of his favorite places was Bora Bora and Pego Pego.
Don L. Martello
"Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman and Son 4041 Freeport Blvd for Don L. Martello.
Martello, 73, died Wednesday (paper says Aug 6) at his home.
A native of Louisiana, Martello was a resident of Sacramento for 64 years.
Until his recent retirement he had been with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 43 years, including being a foreman.
He was a member of Provident Lodge No. 609 F&AM, Ben Ali Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Sierra Shrine of Quincy, Sons In Retirement and a life member of Pacific Service Equipment Association of P.G.&E
Survivors include son Donn W. Martello of Sacramento, daughter Marjorie Beebe of Redding; brother of Sam Martello and Mickey Boddy of Sacramento.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children."
Death Certificate
Name: Donald Lockesi Martello
Even though the informant on the death certificate is his own son, he got his father's name wrong)
Born: 21 Dec 1901 (This too is in question per his baptism record)
Age: 73
Marital Status: Divorced
Occupation: Forman, 23 years Pacific Gas & Electric, Sacramento
Death: 3 Aug 1975 (This is the day that his son found him at his home deceased)
Place of Death: 4411 Del Rio Road # 4 1/2, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Father: Joseph Martell0, Born Italy
Mother: Nancy (Unknown Maiden Name) Born Italy
Citizen of the United States
Length of stay in county of death: 64 years
Length of stay in state of death: 64 years
Informant: Mr. Donn W. Martello
7626 Eastbreeze Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828
Funeral Director: Harry A. Nauman and Son
Cause of death: Coronary Arteriosclerosis; Renal Atrophy, Marker, Bilateral
Death Certificate is in my possession
Sacramento Union 15 Dec 1917
"A bicycle belonging to Don Martello, 3111 39th Street was stolen from the Third Street Tunnel yesterday."
1920 Sacramento, Assembly District 14, Sacramento, CA
3025 38th Street
Joe Martello 50 Italy, immigrated 1897, alien, can't read or write English, railroad laborer
Nunzie Martello 45 Italy wife, immigrated 1899, alien, can't read or write English
Dominnie Martello 18 LA son, railroad machinist apprentice
Sam Martello 15 LA son
Domenica Martello 13 LA daughter
Don worked for Pacific Gas & Electric in Sacramento.
Sacramento Bee 14 Nov 1938
Three Near Death
"Injured so critically that physical despair of saving their lives are Don Martello, 36, of 4226 Broadway, an employee of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, his wife Doris, 32 and Leland Culver Jr.; 18 of 3849 Sherman Way, a sophomore at Sacramento Junior College.
The Martello's and Culver were hurt in an early morning crash yesterday at Fifty First Street and Folsom Boulevard in which five other college and high school students were injured, Miss Maureen Burke 16, Miss Bobbie Williams 17, Miss Nancy Nassoiy 18, Gilbert Freeman 17, Dolan F. Herd Jr. 17, the driver of the second machine which crashed with the Martello's.
Crashes Broadside
Radio Patrolman Stanton Richards and Walter Sked, who investigated the accident said the car driven by Herd crashed broadside into that driven by Martello when the latter attempted to make a left turn.
The Martello machine careened out of control into a vacant lot, and several of the students in the Herd car were hurled to the pavement. Herd and his companions, including young Cuver, were on their way home from a dance.
Injuries Are Severe
Martello's injuries include a ruptured kidney while both Mrs. Martello's legs were fractured and she suffered internal injuries. Culver suffering a fractured skull has not regained consciousness.
Martello is in Sutter Hospital while the other victims were taken to Sacramento Hospital."
Sacramento Bee 16 Nov 1938
Martello, Injured In Crash, Is Improving
"Hospital attaches today said Don Martello, 38, P. G, & E. foreman, one of three persons injured critically Sunday " Spent another restful night and is showing signs of improvement."
The other two, Martello's wife, 32, and Leland Culver Jr. 18, college student, are reported to have rested well but their condition remains critical."
Sadly, Leland died five days after the accident and is also at East Lawn Cemetery.
U. S. City Directories Sacramento 1939
Don L. Martello (Doris L.) 4226 Broadway, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, foreman, P.G. & E.
1940 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
4226 Broadway
Don L. Martello 38 LA Service Foreman, Public Utilities
Doris L. Martello 34 NY Wife
Marjorie J. Martello 15 CA Daughter
Donn W. Martello 11 CA Son
1950 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Don L. Martello 48 LA Service Foreman, Gas Department, Pacific Gas & Electric
Doris L. Martello 44 NY Wife
He and Doris divorced soon after their 25 wedding Anniversary. Although he dated he never remarried.
Was member of the Shriners and also the Masons.
He enjoyed traveling, one of his favorite places was Bora Bora and Pego Pego.
Don L. Martello
"Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman and Son 4041 Freeport Blvd for Don L. Martello.
Martello, 73, died Wednesday (paper says Aug 6) at his home.
A native of Louisiana, Martello was a resident of Sacramento for 64 years.
Until his recent retirement he had been with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 43 years, including being a foreman.
He was a member of Provident Lodge No. 609 F&AM, Ben Ali Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Sierra Shrine of Quincy, Sons In Retirement and a life member of Pacific Service Equipment Association of P.G.&E
Survivors include son Donn W. Martello of Sacramento, daughter Marjorie Beebe of Redding; brother of Sam Martello and Mickey Boddy of Sacramento.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children."
Death Certificate
Name: Donald Lockesi Martello
Even though the informant on the death certificate is his own son, he got his father's name wrong)
Born: 21 Dec 1901 (This too is in question per his baptism record)
Age: 73
Marital Status: Divorced
Occupation: Forman, 23 years Pacific Gas & Electric, Sacramento
Death: 3 Aug 1975 (This is the day that his son found him at his home deceased)
Place of Death: 4411 Del Rio Road # 4 1/2, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Father: Joseph Martell0, Born Italy
Mother: Nancy (Unknown Maiden Name) Born Italy
Citizen of the United States
Length of stay in county of death: 64 years
Length of stay in state of death: 64 years
Informant: Mr. Donn W. Martello
7626 Eastbreeze Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828
Funeral Director: Harry A. Nauman and Son
Cause of death: Coronary Arteriosclerosis; Renal Atrophy, Marker, Bilateral
Death Certificate is in my possession
Gravesite Details
Cremated 8 Aug 1975 at Camellia Memorial Crematory.
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