Mr. Martin William Vito Biondo

Martin William Vito Biondo Husband of Darlene J. [nee Viessman] Biondo, proceeded in death by his parents Martin Dominic Biondo and Laura Katherine Green. Father of Martin Scott (Lynne-Dale) Biondo and Jeffrey Biondo. Grandfather of Mathieu (Grace) Rouleau, David (Monika) Rouleau, Christine (Michael) Arnold, Matthew (Brittany) O’Malley, Jason (Morgan) Biondo, Landon Biondo, Addison (Taylor) Biondo and Julianna Biondo. Great Grandfather of Jeromy, Alison, Joshua, Liam, Devynn, Raelynn, Jameson, Kylar and Cohen. Brother of Laurie (Rick) Buckles, Marilee Schumpe, Mark (Kathie) Biondo and brother in law of the late Erwin Bud Schumpe. Beloved by Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Co-workers and Friends. Martin was a lifetime St. Louis resident and graduated from Hadley Tech School. He was a Certified Firefighter I & II through the University of Missouri, and spent 22 years with the Berkeley Missouri Fire Department. He served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He was a professional musician (Drummer) for his entire life and played with the Jack Stevens Orchestra. He was proud to work in the Church Pantry and serve as Deacon at Christ Memorial Baptist Church, his church for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Hazelwood Baptist Church at the time of his death. He enjoyed dancing, golfing, roller skating and target shooting. But, mostly he enjoyed being with his family specifically his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved the Lord first and foremost and we know that today he is with his Heavenly Father. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martin’s honor to: Samaritan’s Purse Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 a Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Visitation will be held on March 16, 2017 from 11:00am until 1:00pm. The funeral service will be held immediately after at 1:00pm. The location is the Chapel of Memories at Valhalla, 7600 Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Louis Missouri 63133. A luncheon will be held for family and friends to reminisce at Hazelwood Baptist Church, 6161 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042 immediately following the ceremony.

Mr. Martin William Vito Biondo

April 9, 1937 - March 8, 2017