Anthony J. Martino Sr, age 61, passed away peacefully at CT Hospice on May 25th surrounded by family. Anthony had a short, yet courageous battle with metastatic SCLC. Predeceased by his parents, Alfred Martino Sr and Marie (Marturiello) Martino, his brothers, Alfred Martino Jr and Robert Martino Sr, he was welcomed into eternal life with the love of his family. Anthony resided in Hamden,  where he lived with his beloved wife, Mary (Civitillo) Martino of 38 years. Anthony and Mary were high school sweethearts and had been together for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his children, Anthony (Danielle) Martino Jr, Gina (Nicholas) Brown and his beloved grandson Beau Brown, whom he loved and adored & his granddog Indiana Martino. He is also survived by several extended family members including many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly, all like his own children. Anthony was a dedicated and hard worker and worked for over 40 years in the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local #237 of East Hartford. Anthony started out as an apprentice and worked his way up to a General Forman. He worked on many power generation projects throughout CT. Anthony was an avid NY Giants, Yankees, and Rangers fan. He had a love and passion for collecting football cards, sports memorabilia, and American flyer trains. Anthony was always full of life and had a kind and generous soul. He loved being a dad, and especially a "papa" to his bestest buddy, Beau. Anthony loved his family and was a wonderful husband, dad, papa, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and neighbor. Anthony was always there to offer a helping hand, provider for his family, mow a lawn (or the whole neighborhoods) and make people laugh. Anthony has an unforgettable smile that will live in our hearts forever. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service MONDAY at 7 P.M. in the Peter H. Torello & Son FH, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, and may call Monday from 4 -7 P.M. Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to CT Hospice (www.Hospice.com)