Martini, William

William “Bill” Martini, age 83, was taken to be with his Lord on Tuesday following a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born in Atco, New Jersey in 1927. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Jeanette M. Korona. He is survived by his two sons, James and Christopher Martini, his grandchildren Gabrielle, Jeffrey and Alexa and his partner of 19 years, Sue Larson. Bill was a veteran of World War II; serving in the Navy before enrolling at New York University where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering. An avid craftsman, Bill enjoyed carpentry and working on his home and boat. He and Sue moved to Little River to build their dream house together. Funeral arrangements will be held at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 11th. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1100 8th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.