Colonel Frank J. DeMartini

Colonel Frank J. DeMartini, Jr., 74, of Fallbrook, passed away on April 19, 2012 at his home.

Frank was born July 14, 1937 in Jersey City, N.J. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a degree in Communication Arts in June 1959. Frank married his childhood sweetheart Phyllis in June 1959 and raised their family in Bothell, Wash. He served 35 distinguished years in the U.S. Army, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Following his military service, Frank and Phyllis retired to a beautiful hilltop orchard in Fallbrook, Calif.

Frank is survived by his wife, Phyllis; sons Frank III and Kevin; da...