RICHARD A. MARTIN

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 OR TO A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE VISITATION: SATURDAY: FEBRUARY 17, 2024 9:30AM TO 10:30AM ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 FUNERAL MASS: LIVE STREAMED: https://venue.streamspot.com/71cd47d1 SATURDAY: FEBRUARY 17, 2024 10:30AM ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 0743.8 PRIVATE FINAL DISPOSITION Richard “Dick” A. Martin, 84 years, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1939 in Paterson, NJ to the late Emma Rose and the late James Martin. Dick married Teresa (nee Ryan) in 1975 and have resided in Oak Ridge, NJ until his passing. For many years, Dick was an Insurance Associate at Prudential Life Insurance Company until his retirement. He enjoyed sports, especially bowling, playing golf, (and won awards), and was a die-hard Yankees fan. Dick was an avid reader of all genres and a Trivia Pro. Throughout the years, Dick volunteered much of his time at St. Thomas the Apostle Church; for 20 years he led the Bible Study; for 22 years he was a member of the choir; and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Joseph F. Lamb Council #5510 in Milton, NJ. He often visited the sick and homebound, especially at The Lakeside Home. Dick was very generous in donating to the poor and was an inspiration to all. He was predeceased by all of his siblings: James Martin, Marge Hurley, Kathleen Fearns, Mary Dick, Jack Martin, and his twin sister Alice Warren in 2023. Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Teresa Martin; his loving sister-in-law Nora Fanelli, her husband Francis Fanelli; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 9:30am to 10:30am followed by the funeral mass at 10:30am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438; Live Streamed: https://venue.streamspot.com/71cd47d1. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: St. Thomas the Apostle Church; 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438; or to a charity of your choice. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

RICHARD A. MARTIN

July 22, 1939 - February 10, 2024