Cecilia “Ceci” Ann Martini
February 05, 1949 - December 12, 2020
Visitation: Services and Interment private
Ceci Martini age 71, of Freedom, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was born on February 5, 1949, in Ellwood City, PA. Daughter of the late Carmen and Betsy Martini. Loving mother of Betsy M. Budacki, sister of Daniel Martini (Denise), and Scott Martini (Kimberly). Stepmother of Stephanie Budacki Rieger; loving aunt of Daniel Martini. Proud expecting grandmother of Tanner Cecilia. Also survived by her beloved companion Bailee who helped her through the last 3 years.
Ceci was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Edinboro University, Geneva College and Duquesne University.
She was named after St. Cecilia, the Patron Saint of Music & Musicians. She celebrated her gift by living a life of music and service for the last 40 years as a Music Director and piano teacher.
Ceci has played the piano since the age of 5; playing for the Catholic Church since she was 12 years old. She was the former Music Director at St. Ferdinand and Our Lady of Peace Churches. Her love for music, her strong faith, her family, friends and students gave her great joy in living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or to www.stjude.org. Services and interment private. Arrangements by Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry 724-772-8800
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I met your mom at St Ferdinand when I sang at my inlaws wedding. Enjoyed working with her when she transferred to my church, Our Lady of Peace. May the Lord Bless her Soul.
Dear Betsy,
I first met your Mom and you when you were 7 yrs old and I just started cantoring with your Mom at St. Ferdinand Church.
I was so impressed with her suberb talent and her life-giving personality.
Through the years, I was honored to know her as a good friend.
She loved you so much; you are her crowning jewel, Betsy.
Please keep in touch. I’d love to hold your baby one day
May your Mom now forever give glory to God !
Love, Barb
May her memory continue to be a blessing to all who knew her.
Betsy
Mark, my Mom Marilyn and I want to express our deepest sympathies. Ceci was such an inspiration to us all. She was such a fighter. Mark knew her when she was very young. He said she was cute and very sweet. Mom and I knew her from music of course and AGO meetings. No matter what she was going through, she always seemed cheerful. We talked for a long time over the summer and it was always so good to catch up. You were her treasure Betsy and I know your heart will be filled with all the memories that will sustain you and bring joy.
Love, Mark and Donna Groom and Marilyn Guyker
Sweet and beautiful Ceci, will will miss you, but know that you now are in the presence of Jesus and the melody of heaven!
You and your family are in our prayers. We pray for peace and comfort during this hard time.
Ceci will be greatly missed by so many. I am very grateful to have been touched by her kindness, wisdom and friendship.
My deepest sympathy to you Betsy, and your family. Your mom has a special place in Heaven. She watches over you always. May the memories you have give comfort and peace. Sending prayers and love.
Betsy,
Wishing you comfort and peace during this time. Prayers and thanksgiving are with you always.
Mike and Nanci