Vincent J. Martino Jr. age 79 of Stratford passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2006 with his family by his side. Mr. Martino, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW # II and the Korean Conflict serving aboard the U.S.S. Whiteside, was born in Bridgeport to the late Vincent Sr. and Josephine (Blake) Martino and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired die cutter for Rexham Packaging Company and was a member of V.F. W. Post # 9460 and the Mighty 90 U.S.S. Whiteside Reunion Group and was a participant in the American Cancer Society "Pasta and Potato" Relay for Life Team. He was the widower of Esmeria "Edy" Martino. Survivors include his beloved children Marty Martino of Derby, Vincent Martino III and his wife Lori of Naugatuck and Carolyn Martino Collins and her husband Rick of Hamden, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, a sister Grace Mello and her husband Gilbert of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday November 4th at 10 a.m. meeting directly at Our Lady of Grace Church 298 Second Hill Lane Stratford. Interment with full military honors will be in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Friday (Today) from 4-8 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the American Cancer Society 372 Danbury Road Wilton, CT. 06897