"What a beautiful person inside and out. I will miss you my friend. Dana you are an amazing husband and she loves you, Travis, Shelby and Mikol beyond words. Andrew & I are here for you and we love you."
In loving memory of
Leslie Ann Martin
Leslie Ann Martin, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 12, 1957 to Anthony and Louise Paparella. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dana Martin, children Travis Trehey (Marianne), Mikol Martin (Jennifer) and Shelby Pederzolli (Robert), grandchildren Lily Ann Trehey, Jaden Martin, Emma Martin and Anthony Pederzolli, and brother Robert Paparella (Becky). A visitation will be held on 12/9/2019 from 5:00-8:00pm at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. A funeral mass will be held on 12/10/2019 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032, followed by interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Tributes
"Our most heart felt condolence on the loss of your loved ones. Ben & Angie Slowinski"
"I will miss her quick smile and easy demeanor. Dana, you have my deepest condolences and sympathies."
"Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of Leslie rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Dana and family, Connie and I are so sorry to hear of Leslie's passing. I will always remember her as a gracious host."
"I am so sad to hear of Leslie's passing. She always made sure your entire family was my "second family" and I cherish the memories of the birthday celebrations, dance recitals, school functions and accomplishments, marriages, births, and the oh so many meals I shared with all of you. There were times Leslie worried as much about me as she did all of you and was always there to give me advice and encouragement. I am so glad I was able to visit with her a couple of years ago when I was in Phoenix for a visit, along with Dana and Shelby. And Travis and Mikol, we talked about you two also!!! The true test of a friendship is when you can pick right up as if you've never been apart, and I was always able to do that with Leslie. Now I know there was a reason she was on my mind last week. Although I am unable to be there in person; my love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time."
"Heartfelt condolences to the Martin and Paparella families. I remember Leslie as a young woman. She was always sweet, kind, and considerate. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Cristina & I send our love and prayers to Leslie's family. Leslie will be missed. She had a beautiful heart that we will always cherish. Her spirit will live on in the family that she loved so dearly. Always in our hearts forever. Walk with the angels, sweet lady."
"I remember holiday feasts and her loving smile and kindness. So sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers."
"So very sorry Dana & family. Remembering you & your family in prayer during your time of loss. Much love to you & your family. May you feel God's love & peace. ??"
"Peppee I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers."
"Pray that Dana , children and grandchildren with be comforted by our wonderful Lord and savior. Leslie was a loving person. U only had to be around her a short time and realize what a grand woman she was. She loved the Lord and this was evident in the way she talked and expressed herself about the Lord. She will be truly missed. So happy I was blessed to know her even though it was a short time. Her memory will always be held in great respect for her as a friend I came to love."
"Robert and Becky, sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Peace be with you. With our sincere condolences Mark, Audrey and Landon Snyder"