Michael Martin Jr.

Michael Martin Jr., age 100, a 9 year resident of Bruce Township and formerly from New Milford and Susquehanna, PA., passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Michael was born January 25, 1912 in PA., the son Michael Sr. and Mary (Soley) Martin. Michael attended many schools, including the Conservatory of Music, Lacawanna Business College. He holds degrees from Westchester University, Bucknell University, and Syracuse University with his Doctorate in Education. After graduation, he worked in New Milford, PA as a teacher and coach. He retired from the Susquehanna Community Schools as its Principle in 1975. Michael had a full and interesting life. He was gifted musically and played with his own orchestra called “Mikey Martin’s Orchestra” during the 1930’s. He then met the love of him life and married the former Eileen Fernane on July 12, 1941 at St John Catholic Church in New Milford, PA. Michael served his country proud during WW II in the Army and served many service groups during his lifetime, including the Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, local VFW and the Lions Club, all while living in Pennsylvania. During his college days, he was a gifted gymnast. After retirement, he was an avid oil painter. Michael is survived by his wife of 71 years Eileen, children: Kathleen (Don) Edwards of Romeo and Michael (Diane) Martin of Rhode Island. Also survived by grandchildren Alycia & Robert Starr, Amy (Stephen) Dressler, Michael Christopher Martin, Lisa ( Mark) Schirmer, and Bryan and Donald Edwards. His sister Marian Marshall of Florida survives along with 14 great grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, along with siblings George, Helen Pagano, and Anna Mae Guinane. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 5 at 10 AM at St Clement Catholic Church of Romeo with Fr. John (Fr. Doc) Ortmann officiating with burial to follow in the Romeo Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 1-7 PM with a 7 PM Rosary by the Knights of Columbus, Council #7018 in Romeo. Arrangements by the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan. Visitation: Friday from 1 - 7 with 7 PM Rosary Malburg Funeral Home 11280 32 Mile Road Romeo Michigan 48065 Services: Saturday at 10 AM St Clement Catholic Church 343 S. Main Romeo Michigan 48065 Interment: Romeo Cemetery