Joseph is survived by his wife; Tina Marie Zabielski-Martinez, loving papa to Sarah, Jade, Cinder and his beloved Chiwienie Sparky, brother; Michael Martinez and half sister; Ester Guerrero.
Preceded in death by his parents; Joseph Martinez Sr. and Socorro Martinez.
Joseph grew up in South Deering, Chicago and attended St. Francis, Desalles. He would then later retire from South Works steel. He was a true Chicago man.
He was a loyal Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan. He loved Elvis. He enjoyed drinking vodka and beer while watching Chicago sports games.
He was known as ‘Papa Joe’ to his pet kids; he will be greatly missed.
One thing is for sure – there was only one Joe.
Rest in Peace
I love ❤️ you
Tina