Joseph John Marotta M.D.

Menands- Joseph J. Marotta, 57, was born into Eternal Life on Monday, February 8, 2016. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, New York, and at the age of 5, Joseph and his family moved to Long Island. He is the beloved son of John and Ada Marotta. Joseph graduated from Farmingdale High School, Siena College, where he played lacrosse, and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He served his residency in many Boston hospitals as an orthopedic resident, during which he had the privilege of operating on the legendary Larry Bird. Joe and his family loved the Albany area and in 1990 he moved to Menands and began an orthopedic practice, Burdett Orthopedics, in Troy. He the team doctor of the Albany Attack, Albany Conquest, Albany Diamond Dogs, and the Siena sports programs. He also coached his son’s teams and cheered on his daughter’s dance, swimming and track events. He was his children’s greatest cheerleader. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served many leadership roles at Samaritan Hospital. Currently, he was the President of Medical Staff at Samaritan Hospital. He loved fishing at his camp at Auger Lake, and cherished lunches with his best friends, especially Sunday lunch with his lifelong friend, Tony Dipace. Family was the most important thing to him, and he attributed his work ethic and drive to his dear parents, Ada and John. He knew in fourth grade that he wanted to be a doctor and promised his grandmother, Rose, that he would take care of the nuns, which he did for many years. Being a man of faith and influenced by his Franciscan Values, he started a nonprofit charity, Medicus Christi, that served the underprivileged people of Ghana, Africa. His family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Joe’s many patients, colleagues, operating room staff, and his loyal staff at Burdett Orthopedics. He had many hats, all of which he cherished: husband, father, son, friend, uncle, and doctor. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Kate Adams Marotta; cherished father of Joseph John Marotta Jr. and Anna Rose Marotta; brother of John Marotta (Regina) and Terri Zimmardi (Anthony); he is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert Benton, Joe’s friend and physician, who came to Joe’s side at times of need. The Marotta family would also like to thank Tom Baldwin for all of his help. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dr. Joseph’s family on Friday, February 12, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Siena College. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Puis X Church in Loudonville, where a funeral mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, immediately following the mass. Those wishing to remember Dr. Joseph John Marotta may make a contribution to Medicus Christi, 16 Macaffer Drive, Menands, NY 12204. The family and board of MC will ensure any donations are directed as Joe would have wished. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Joseph John Marotta M.D.

June 28, 1958 - February 8, 2016