James F. Martinek, 71, Bel Air High School Alumnus

James F. Martinek, 71, of South Bethany Beach, Del., died on Aug. 27, in Oakland, Md.

Born on July 6, 1944, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John F. and Lorraine Martinek.

James is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 50 years, son Steven (Debbie) and their two children, daughter Cheryl Hoyt (Joey) and their two children, son Phillip (Lisa) and their two children and granddaughter, son Michael (Rebecca) and their four children. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronald, Donald and John, his sister, Barbara Weaver, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

James was a graduate of Bel Air High School and attended the University of Maryland. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Fallston; St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany, Del.; and St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Oakland, Md.

James retired from AT&T in Hunt Valley as an electrical engineer with 31 years of service. He was then a consultant with Verizon in Savage for five years.

James lived in Fallston until he retired, then he traveled between Bethany Beach, Del., and Oakland, Md., so he could hunt and fish whenever he wanted.

James was a member of the Elks Lodge in Oakland, Md., and Ocean City, Md. He also enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels in Delaware and activities at the Senior Center in Ocean View, Del. Previously he was a member of the Lions Club in Fallston. He also served as Cubmaster of the Cub Scout Pack 801 and Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 801 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church from 1977 to 1989. He was also a member of the Parish Council at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed helping his neighbors.

There will be a memorial mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 2407 Laurel Brook Road, in Fallston.

James donated his organs and tissue to the Living Legacy Foundation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of your choice.

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