Thomas M. Martorano, age 46 of Pittsgrove, formerly of Vineland, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at home. Born in East Islip, NY to Lorraine Fallon and the late Carl Martorano, he moved to South Jersey over 20 years ago. Thomas studied criminal justice and business at Cumberland and Salem County Colleges. He proudly graduated from the Gloucester County Police Academy in 1993. He then went on to serve and protect as a police officer with the Vineland Police Department for 16 years, having worked as a detective for 8 of those years. He was a former coach for the Vineland Pigtail League when his girls played ball and a member of the Lutheran Redeemer Church of Vineland, where he was on the church bowling team. Thomas enjoyed camping, boating, fixing cars and listening to oldies music. He had a love for all animals, especially bald eagles and his dogs. Most of all the love of his life was his family and sharing time with them. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Jennie Perez-Martorano of Pittsgrove. His 2 precious daughters, Laura and Andrea Martorano at home. Father-in-law and mother-in-law Claire and Roland Perez of Fairton and brother-in-law Michael Perez and his wife Kimberly and their son Jacob Perez of Maple Shade. His mother, Lorraine Blanchard of Nevada, step-mother, Beverly Martorano of Nevada, 2 sisters, Patricia and Jennifer Blanchard and 2 brothers, Eric and Louis Martorano. Also by his step-sister Stephanie Pinette and Step-brother Thomas Blanchard and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 11:00am at the Lutheran Redeemer Church, 2384 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Family and friends may gather from 10:00-11:00am at the Church. Burial is private. Donations in memory of Thomas may be made to the Children's educational trust fund, payable to Claire Perez, memo educational account, PO Box 187 Fairton, NJ 08320 Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send condolences to the family. Arrangements are under the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.
