"I took care of Paul through Home Health United. I helped Paul with many things anywhere from mowing his yard, cleaning his house, or taking him to Aldiz to get some groceries and making him some meals to get him through the week until I went back on Friday. I took Paul out to eat many times and I always got a thank you. I want you to know that I went to visit Paul at the nursing home in Middleton. When I first started taking care of Paul back in 2008-2009, I had my work cut out for Paul to gain trust in me. He was a very private man. I worked my way into his home and heart and within a month Paul had nominated me as a Guardian Angel with Home Health United. I have my angel pin on my lanyard that I wear when I go into new clients homes. I just drove past his house on Wednesday night on my way to the Kohl Center. I want you all to know that I thought of him very often and will miss him dearly. Please know you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
My Sincere Condolences, Tina Zander"
In loving memory of
Paul Herman Martinelli
April 6, 1941 - December 2, 2015
Paul H. Martinelli went home to eternal peace on December 2nd 2015.
Paul's request to not have a funeral or obituary is being honored.
Special thanks to the blessed care team that worked tirelessly to organize care and support him over the years. As Paul would say "thank you for taking my call"
Special thanks to Brian Doering, James Inman, Cathi Smith-Wiedel, Marcia Stickel, Elise Gokey, Zachary Perz, Lisa Drager along with others involved with Rise-up, Steve -Partners in the Community, West Madison Senior Coalition as well as any other person or organization that assisted Paul.
Paul was the youngest of a large family of Martinelli's. They were a strong group of people that are much loved and missed by many children, nieces nephews, wives, grand and great-grandchildren.
There will be a private gathering at a later date to honor Paul and fulfill his final wishes.
Love you Uncle Paul, Godspeed. Everything IS OK