Emil Anthony Marotta

Marotta, Emil (Sonny) A. 82 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Il. He served in the U.S. Army during the uprising of Belin Wall Crisis. He retired as a Sgt. from the Bellwood, Il police department. He had a love for his family, friends, dogs, fishing and hunting. Emil was proceeded in death by his parents Emil and Jane Marotta, 2 brothers, Robert and James. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Karen, brother John (Cheryl) Marotta, sister-in-law’s Diane Marotta and Norma Marotta, brothers-in-law Wil (Georgia) Yakel, John (Pam) Yakel, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Live will be held at Freedom Plaza, Sun City Center, Fl on Monday, May 16, at 10AM. Private interment was held at Sarasota National Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials to Southeast Guide Dogs, Inc. 4210 77th St. E. Palmetto, Fl 34221 or Military Family Support Trust 1010 American Eagle Blvd. Suite 400, Sun City Center, FL 33573.