DE MARTINI, ALFRED E.
Age 89, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, on April 6, 2005. Alfred is survived by his beloved wife Alberta (nee Cianfrani) and sister Lorapearl De Martini . He was a loving father to Alfred F. De Martini and his wife Ninfra of Phila., PA, Nina De Martini - Day and her husband Jon of New York City, NY, Rosemary De Martini of Denver, CO, Frank (deceased) A. De Martini and his wife Nicole of Brooklyn, NY and Paul De Martini and his wife Maryanne of Haddon Heights, Grandfather to Julia, Sophia, Amanda, Erica, Sabrina, Justin, Dominic, Marco, James, Nicholas & Samantha.
Mr. De Martini was a Graphic Artist in the design industry. He began his career at the age of fourteen when he established a sign making business in Camden, NJ. After graduating from Camden High School in 1933 he attended the Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and spent time studying and traveling in Europe. During WWII he worked at the Frankford Arsenal. After the war, he became a magazine illustrator in NYC, working for such magazines as 'Parents' and 'Seventeen.'
He then returned home to the Phila. area where he started his own Advertising and Graphic design firm based out of the Lewis Tower building in Center City. He served as President of the Phila. Art Directors Club and was responsible for establishing their nationally recognized Polycube Award given to industry leaders who incorporated design into their corporate identity. Some award winners were Robert Sarnoff from RCA, John Harper, President of Alcoa, Frank Stanton, President of CBS and Robert Anderson, President of Atlantic Richfield. He also started a holiday direct mail program promoting local merchants. This program, known as Holiday Bazaar, covered 11 communities throughout southern New Jersey.
In addition to his graphics career, Mr. De Martini established several other businesses. He developed and owned various commercial and residential real estate projects and served as designer, developer, general contractor and landlord. He also volunteered in his local community serving as Chairman of the Planning Board for 17 years and as a member of the N.J. State Planning Commission. In addition to real estate he owned and operated the Spice Rack Restaurant in Haddon Heights, NJ.
In his later life Mr. De Martini turned his interest to education. He developed several educational film strips focusing on the arts, three of which were recognized with Gold medals at an International Film Festival hosted by Telly Savalas. Mr. De Martini then established a non-profit foundation recognizing great teachers in Camden County. Mr. De Martini was also a benefactor to Camp Ockanickon in Medford Lakes, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass Monday 11 AM St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.
Age 89, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, on April 6, 2005. Alfred is survived by his beloved wife Alberta (nee Cianfrani) and sister Lorapearl De Martini . He was a loving father to Alfred F. De Martini and his wife Ninfra of Phila., PA, Nina De Martini - Day and her husband Jon of New York City, NY, Rosemary De Martini of Denver, CO, Frank (deceased) A. De Martini and his wife Nicole of Brooklyn, NY and Paul De Martini and his wife Maryanne of Haddon Heights, Grandfather to Julia, Sophia, Amanda, Erica, Sabrina, Justin, Dominic, Marco, James, Nicholas & Samantha.
Mr. De Martini was a Graphic Artist in the design industry. He began his career at the age of fourteen when he established a sign making business in Camden, NJ. After graduating from Camden High School in 1933 he attended the Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and spent time studying and traveling in Europe. During WWII he worked at the Frankford Arsenal. After the war, he became a magazine illustrator in NYC, working for such magazines as 'Parents' and 'Seventeen.'
He then returned home to the Phila. area where he started his own Advertising and Graphic design firm based out of the Lewis Tower building in Center City. He served as President of the Phila. Art Directors Club and was responsible for establishing their nationally recognized Polycube Award given to industry leaders who incorporated design into their corporate identity. Some award winners were Robert Sarnoff from RCA, John Harper, President of Alcoa, Frank Stanton, President of CBS and Robert Anderson, President of Atlantic Richfield. He also started a holiday direct mail program promoting local merchants. This program, known as Holiday Bazaar, covered 11 communities throughout southern New Jersey.
In addition to his graphics career, Mr. De Martini established several other businesses. He developed and owned various commercial and residential real estate projects and served as designer, developer, general contractor and landlord. He also volunteered in his local community serving as Chairman of the Planning Board for 17 years and as a member of the N.J. State Planning Commission. In addition to real estate he owned and operated the Spice Rack Restaurant in Haddon Heights, NJ.
In his later life Mr. De Martini turned his interest to education. He developed several educational film strips focusing on the arts, three of which were recognized with Gold medals at an International Film Festival hosted by Telly Savalas. Mr. De Martini then established a non-profit foundation recognizing great teachers in Camden County. Mr. De Martini was also a benefactor to Camp Ockanickon in Medford Lakes, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass Monday 11 AM St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.
DE MARTINI, ALFRED E.
Age 89, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, on April 6, 2005. Alfred is survived by his beloved wife Alberta (nee Cianfrani) and sister Lorapearl De Martini . He was a loving father to Alfred F. De Martini and his wife Ninfra of Phila., PA, Nina De Martini - Day and her husband Jon of New York City, NY, Rosemary De Martini of Denver, CO, Frank (deceased) A. De Martini and his wife Nicole of Brooklyn, NY and Paul De Martini and his wife Maryanne of Haddon Heights, Grandfather to Julia, Sophia, Amanda, Erica, Sabrina, Justin, Dominic, Marco, James, Nicholas & Samantha.
Mr. De Martini was a Graphic Artist in the design industry. He began his career at the age of fourteen when he established a sign making business in Camden, NJ. After graduating from Camden High School in 1933 he attended the Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and spent time studying and traveling in Europe. During WWII he worked at the Frankford Arsenal. After the war, he became a magazine illustrator in NYC, working for such magazines as 'Parents' and 'Seventeen.'
He then returned home to the Phila. area where he started his own Advertising and Graphic design firm based out of the Lewis Tower building in Center City. He served as President of the Phila. Art Directors Club and was responsible for establishing their nationally recognized Polycube Award given to industry leaders who incorporated design into their corporate identity. Some award winners were Robert Sarnoff from RCA, John Harper, President of Alcoa, Frank Stanton, President of CBS and Robert Anderson, President of Atlantic Richfield. He also started a holiday direct mail program promoting local merchants. This program, known as Holiday Bazaar, covered 11 communities throughout southern New Jersey.
In addition to his graphics career, Mr. De Martini established several other businesses. He developed and owned various commercial and residential real estate projects and served as designer, developer, general contractor and landlord. He also volunteered in his local community serving as Chairman of the Planning Board for 17 years and as a member of the N.J. State Planning Commission. In addition to real estate he owned and operated the Spice Rack Restaurant in Haddon Heights, NJ.
In his later life Mr. De Martini turned his interest to education. He developed several educational film strips focusing on the arts, three of which were recognized with Gold medals at an International Film Festival hosted by Telly Savalas. Mr. De Martini then established a non-profit foundation recognizing great teachers in Camden County. Mr. De Martini was also a benefactor to Camp Ockanickon in Medford Lakes, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass Monday 11 AM St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.
Age 89, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, on April 6, 2005. Alfred is survived by his beloved wife Alberta (nee Cianfrani) and sister Lorapearl De Martini . He was a loving father to Alfred F. De Martini and his wife Ninfra of Phila., PA, Nina De Martini - Day and her husband Jon of New York City, NY, Rosemary De Martini of Denver, CO, Frank (deceased) A. De Martini and his wife Nicole of Brooklyn, NY and Paul De Martini and his wife Maryanne of Haddon Heights, Grandfather to Julia, Sophia, Amanda, Erica, Sabrina, Justin, Dominic, Marco, James, Nicholas & Samantha.
Mr. De Martini was a Graphic Artist in the design industry. He began his career at the age of fourteen when he established a sign making business in Camden, NJ. After graduating from Camden High School in 1933 he attended the Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and spent time studying and traveling in Europe. During WWII he worked at the Frankford Arsenal. After the war, he became a magazine illustrator in NYC, working for such magazines as 'Parents' and 'Seventeen.'
He then returned home to the Phila. area where he started his own Advertising and Graphic design firm based out of the Lewis Tower building in Center City. He served as President of the Phila. Art Directors Club and was responsible for establishing their nationally recognized Polycube Award given to industry leaders who incorporated design into their corporate identity. Some award winners were Robert Sarnoff from RCA, John Harper, President of Alcoa, Frank Stanton, President of CBS and Robert Anderson, President of Atlantic Richfield. He also started a holiday direct mail program promoting local merchants. This program, known as Holiday Bazaar, covered 11 communities throughout southern New Jersey.
In addition to his graphics career, Mr. De Martini established several other businesses. He developed and owned various commercial and residential real estate projects and served as designer, developer, general contractor and landlord. He also volunteered in his local community serving as Chairman of the Planning Board for 17 years and as a member of the N.J. State Planning Commission. In addition to real estate he owned and operated the Spice Rack Restaurant in Haddon Heights, NJ.
In his later life Mr. De Martini turned his interest to education. He developed several educational film strips focusing on the arts, three of which were recognized with Gold medals at an International Film Festival hosted by Telly Savalas. Mr. De Martini then established a non-profit foundation recognizing great teachers in Camden County. Mr. De Martini was also a benefactor to Camp Ockanickon in Medford Lakes, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass Monday 11 AM St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.
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