Navy Hero, Service Technician Passes

Albert M. Martini  of Long Valley  passed away on Monday, Aug. 5 at the age of 93.
Martini was born on July 8, 1920 in Weatherly, PA and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Hopping, a Destroyer Escort. Following his service, Martini attended Upsala College in West Orange, NJ and earned a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry.
Martini's built a career as a service technician and was employed by Sel-Rex, OMI and Platronics where he would troubleshoot and design gold plating baths. Over the course of his working life Martini was the holder of many patents.
Martini was a caring and generous man who enjoyed his family, arts and crafts, and was proud to be a veteran.  
Martini was predeceased by his beloved wife Irene (nee Cyre) in 2000 and is survived by his children Wayne, the Chief of Police in Chester Township, Allen, Lynn, and Glenn; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Thelma.
A Celebration of Martini's Life will be held on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m, and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m at the William J. Leber Funeral Home located at 15 Furnace Road in Chester.
A 10:00 a.m. funeral service will be held on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Union, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.