Dorothy A. Martinelli, 92, of Hollybrook Condominiums, Pembroke Pines, passed away January 5, 2010, in the St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. She was the wife of the late Charles B. Martinelli. Dorothy was born in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late Otto and Dorothea Wuppesahl Bottcher. She was a popular waitress for the Walgreen’s Café in Hollywood, where she enjoyed serving and entertaining her customers for more than two decades. She was a loving Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Survivors: Sons: Charles E. Martinelli of Pembroke Pines, Edward A. Martinelli and wife Bonnie of Navarre, FL, and Daniel T. Martinelli and wife Stephanie of Palm City, FL; Daughter: Marlene M. Kotsch, widow of H. Michael Kotsch of Kutztown, PA ; Sisters: Lisa Roeder of Danielsville, PA and Marion DeVroedt of Pembroke Pines. Pre-deceased: by brothers William and George Bottcher; Nine Grandchildren, Eleven Great-Grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home where family and friends will gather from Noon until time of service. Contributions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Foundation 2937 SW 27th Ave. Suite 302 Miami, FL 33133.
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