Avis de décès de Robert-Spencer McMartin

MCMARTIN, ROBERT SARATOGA SPRINGS - Robert Spencer McMartin, of Seward Street, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and dear friend, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the residence of his daughter. He was 83. Born on October 20, 1927 he was the son of the late Spencer and Julia McMartin and had served as a member of the New York State National Guard. He worked for many years as a salesman for the Nabisco Company prior to his retirement. As a long time faithful member and communicant of the Church of St. Peter, he served as an usher at Sunday liturgies for many years and had volunteered as a basketball coach for the parish school. He was also a generous supporter and actively volunteered for numerous years with the New York State Special Olympics District 8. He participated in the over 60 basketball program at the Saratoga YMCA and was the neighborhood handyman to many of his Seward Street friends. Bob also enjoyed many visits to the homebound and residents at the Wesley Health Care Center. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. A Third degree member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, he was a former officer and volunteered on various council activities and committees, including the Bingo Committee. Bob was a member of Saratoga Assembly 745 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and also a member of their Color Corps. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary (McCann) McMartin, who died Sept. 26, 2009; two sisters, Lillian and Carol McMartin and two brothers, William and Donald McMartin. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Tony DeMatteo; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert Michael and Nicole McMartin; five grandchildren, Erin Dahlstrom, Julie DeMarco, Maria DeMatteo, Sean and Cassandra McMartin; one great-grandson, Owen DeMarco; two brothers, Spencer McMartin of Petersburg, NY and John "Jack" McMartin of Hoosick Falls. and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Wednesday (Mar. 9, 2011) at the William J. Burke & Sons /Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Thursday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by the Very Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, pastor. Spring burial will be in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Greenwich, NY. Memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street or to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. Members of the Knights of Columbus will meet at 6pm Wednesday at the funeral home for services. Please sign the guestbook at rememberingny.us/troyrecord