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Obituary of Thomas Joseph Martin
MARTIN, Thomas J.
Age 81, formerly of Orchard Knoll, Horseheads, NY. He was born March 27, 1931 in Elmira, son of the late John and Edna (Willis) Martin and passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Elcor Health Services. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Anna (Loop) in 1993; brothers James in 1981 and John in 2012; sister Mary Ann Vester in 2000. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Gene Eichorn of Elmira; sister-in-law Carole Martin of Ridley Park, Pa along with several nieces and nephews. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during Korea aboard the USS Missouri. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1 in Albany; was the proprietor of the Sunoco Gas Station at Madison Ave. and Church St. Elmira and then was employed with Pipeline Industry in Tulsa, OK. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Tom through donations to the Chemung County S.P.C.A., 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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