Michael Martino, 51, of Cranberry Township, formerly of Fairmont, passed away Friday at his home.

He was born Aug. 3, 1959, in Pittsburgh, the only son of Leonard and Marion Martino.

He was a member of St. Ferdinand Parish of Cranberry Township and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Michael was a wonderful husband and loving father.

He will be fondly remembered as a very caring and generous friend, leaving many wonderful memories of his passion to travel and cook with all who knew and loved him. He will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Tisha Haught Martino and daughter, Nadya Grace Martino of Cranberry Township and daughters, Gabriella and Adrianna Martino Constable of Fairmont, W.Va.; his parents, Leonard and Marion Martino of Oakmont; and siblings, Michele, Helen, Lee and Mary Jo Martino.

<B>MARTINO</B> — A memorial service in honor of Michael Martino, who died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Ferdinand Parish, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Nadya Martino, 716 Seth Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.Professional services entrusted to the care of <B>Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd.</B>, Blawnox.