Vernon N. MARTELL

Vernon N. "Red" Martell Sr. -- November 19, 2005, of Grand Island; husband of Betty Martell; father of Randy L. (Pam) Martell, Sr., Jo Ann M. (Shawn) Smith, Sandra L. (Charles) Valentino and Vernon N. (Tracy) Martell, Jr.; also survived by 13 grandchildren, five brothers, one sister and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assn. or to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Martell was formerly garage foreman at the Courier Express for over 20 years and is currently employed at Ficel Transportation. Published in the Buffalo News on 11/20/2005.