Carol Ann Martini, 80, of Holmdel, died on Sunday, October 30.

She was born in 1942 in New Castle, PA where she was raised.

Carol graduated from New Castle High School and started her family soon after. She lived in various places including Ohio and Missouri before finally settling in New Jersey. She attended Youngstown State and Ohio State Universities, and ultimately graduated from Monmouth University.

Carol enjoyed traveling, broadway plays, and spending time at the beach. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is predeceased by her husband, Milton Martini, and parents Katherine Elizabeth and Louis Anthony Santangelo.

Surviving is her son, Robert and his wife Seiko Martini of Holmdel, Robin Martini of Missouri, her siblings Louis Santangelo, Patricia Santangelo, Kathy Marcantino, and Janet Mozzocio, and grandchildren Rayann Leslie, and Katherine Martini.

Visitation Thursday, November 3 from 8 am – 10 am at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered following the visitation at 10:30 am at the Church of St. Catharine, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel. Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, please consider making a donation in Carol’s name to the American Cancer Society.

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Carol, please visit her page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com.