Eli Dean Martin – Valencia, Pa.

Eli Dean Martin, 6, the son of Cameron and Nicole Dugan Martin of Valencia, formerly of Monessen, passed away with his parents at his side on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in UPMC Children’s Hospital following a 15- month battle with leukemia. Eli was born on Jan. 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh and was a loving and energetic child who admired his big brother and best friend Xavier. Eli had a passion for construction equipment, trains, Lego toys, animals, tools, playing outside and going on adventures. His adventures allowed him to visit nine states, countless playgrounds, drive an excavator, ride a steam locomotive and go to multiple amusement parks. Even through his toughest moments, Eli demonstrated true kindness and unconditional love that touched the lives of many. Eli was a truly amazing child who will forever be missed and loved. In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, John and Linda (Mazzocco) Dugan of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Monessen; paternal grandparents, Terry and Mary Gladys Martin of Monessen; two aunts, Christie (Duane) Zizis of Monessen and Stephanie (Gennaro) DiPiazza of Monessen; and by his cousins, Gracie, Zachary, Mario and Dominic. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will be held beginning with a 9:30 a.m. blessing Friday in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, with Pastor Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.