South Bend Tribune 10/19/2008
SOUTH BEND - Joseph Martino, 85, an 80-year resident of South Bend, died in his daughter's home in Carson City, Nevada. He was born in South Bend on November 24, 1922, to Frank and Mary Martino. Joe was a high school football all-star in the 1930s. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Upon return from war he joined the U.S. Post Office in South Bend and gave faithful service as a letter carrier for 31 years. On November 10, 1946, he married the former Eddath Marie Dyas, who preceded him in death. An avid body builder, Joe also loved golf, bowling, billiards and Notre Dame football. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Jo Martino of Carson City, Nevada, and stepdaughters, Janet Pustay of Palm Springs, California, and Joan Tyler of Reno, Nevada.