(nee Martinez), Went home to be with her loving savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 age 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Veto Scardino "Hon". Loving mother of David (Barbara) Scardino, Antonia (Dennis) Marak, Marie (James) Bartelme, Irene, Tony, and Teri Scardino, Zita Hillestad and Laura (Patrick) Pinkos. Dear sister of Alvina Medrano, the late Vivian Velasquez and Hank "Sonny" Martinez. Further survived by 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation TUE Jan. 5th 9:30-11:00 AM at The Salvation Army Centennial Church 8853 So. Howell Ave. Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park. If desired, memorials appreciated to The Salvation Army Church Food Pantry , 422 So. Main St. , Belvidere, IL 61008. "Mom's playing scrabble in heaven"