John T. Martel, 84 of Greenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Born in 1934, he was the son of Jeremiah and Grace Martel (nee Sullivan) of Waldwick, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy “Dolly” Martel (nee DiCrosta) and his sister Phillis Hanley (nee Martel). When Dolly and Jack won the 1958 Skating Intra Dance National Title, it was the beginning of a great, big family. Jack’s family was his pride and joy. He leaves behind his loving children, Donna Downing of Ridgewood, NJ, John Martel Jr. of Matamoras, PA, James Martel of Melbourne, FL, Dawn Share of Chattanooga, TN, Carlton Vogt of Warwick, NY, 30 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Jack Martel, as he was known to everyone, was a Naval veteran of the Korean war. He worked 47 years as a conductor beginning at Erie, then Erie-Lackawanna, Conrail and finally NJ Transit. He retired from NJ Transit in 2004 having worked his way up to the top of the 1,250-person roster. He was a self-confessed workaholic that never sat still, who loved working with people. Always friendly and happy to lend a hand to those in need. During his off hours at the railroad he drove Short-Line buses, ran a Limousine business and worked as a police officer. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday, September 11, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered 9:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11;15 AM at St. Lukes R.C. Church, 340 Franklin Tpk, Ho-ho-kus. NJ. Rev. Eugene Gniewyk will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, New Jersey. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knigh-tauchmoody.com

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