Richard Martino, Sr.

Richard Martino, Sr. of Myrtle Beach, passed away on March 22,2023 at the age of 78 at the Grand Strand Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones . He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 35 years, Christine Martino, his sons Richard Martino Jr and Mark Maynard, daughter Jessica Kimmick, granddaughters Elizabeth Martino and Jordan Kimmick and Grandson Hunter Kimmick as well as two Great-Grandchildren Camron and Lilly Ann.

Richard was born on December 7th, 1944 in Providence, RI. He spent nearly 52 years in the Ocean State before moving to Montville, NJ where he spent for the following 22 years. While in Montville Richard learned of his rare condition -Cardiac Amyloidosis and began treatment for this rare disease. 2019 Richard and Chris decided to move Myrtle Beach, SC to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. 

 Richard had a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Johnson and Whales University in Rhode Island. In his early career he was an Accounting Professor at Roger Williams University and then spent the majority of his life as a Business Consultant for dozens of different fields. Most recently he had been active in his local community and County affairs in Horry County, SC. While he enjoyed working with companies big and small to help fix their bottom line or work more efficiently his true passion was cooking. He was a self-proclaimed ‘Amateur Chef’ and loved nothing more in this world than cooking a beautiful meal for the ones he loved.

A Viewing will be Held at McMillan – Small Funeral Home 910 67th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach SC  on Friday March 24th from 4-pm-6pm. Details to follow on funeral services in Cranston, RI next week.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Amyloid Center via website at bu.edu/amyloid/donate or send to Amyloid Center, Room K 503,  Boston Ma 02118.

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