James Andre Martens, lifelong resident of Fairport, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 2, 2023.
Jim is predeceased by his wife, Maureen, infant son, Andrew and parents, Andre and Louise Causyn Martens. He is survived by his children Jayne Brown, Julie (Mark) Shahin, James (Carol) Martens, John (Maria) Martens and Jennifer (Marc) Odorisi and his sisters Nancy (Steve) Smith and Kathy (Steve) Lansing. Jim also leaves twelve fabulous grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Jim lived a life of service. As a young man, he proudly served as a Navy corpsman. Locally, he was a lifetime volunteer for Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department, an organization that was dear to him. He was a volunteer dog walker at Lollypop Farm and a foundingand active member of his church, St. John of Rochester.
Jim was President and owner of Irondequoit Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Packers at the Genesee Valley Regional Market. He had a strong reputation as an honest business man and a man of integrity.
JIm rarely missed his grandchildren’s sporting events. He would be on the sidelines in the sun, the rain or cold, cheering on his family.
Jim was an avid gardener and, some would say, legendary for his tomato harvest.
In honor of Jim’s commitment to his community his family requests donations be made to Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department or Perinton Ambulance and that you do an act of kindness and service in your community
Calling Hours Tuesday June 6, 2023 9:30-11AM at St. John of Rochester Church 8 Wickford Way, Fairport. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11AM.
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10 responses to “Martens, James Andre”
Jim’s obituary sums up his life. His family was the mainstay of his life. In his declining years his children were there for him. Bless them all.
Jerry and Toni Thompson
Jim was a great guy & a true friend to my uncle Peter (who had his secrets & I knew he shared with Jim & not us) May all your fond memories warm your hearts
It is a shock to read of Jim’s passing. He was a super nice person. He and Maureen were the best. This world has lost two of the nicest people one could know. Their family are the greatest as well. I would make their home my first stop whenever I returned for a visit to New York while living in California, Arizona and Kentucky. They visited me in California and Arizona and we had a great time together on each occasion. I talked with jim on the phone less than 2 weeks ago and he sounded good and was watching his Yankees. I will miss my friend. My sincere condolences to the Marten Family. May he rest in peace.
Bob & I send our condolences and prayers to the Marten family. Jim & Maureen were great friends, and definitely wonderful people to know.
Rest in Peace Jim.??
To John & Maria and entire family – we were sorry to read of your Dad’s passing John. Unfortunately, we will not be able to be with you tomorrow, but know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May all the special memories and your deep faith carry you along on this journey remembering that your Dad will only ever be a “whisper away” at any moment in each and every day. Janet & Fran Provino
So very sorry to hear the news about Jim.
He and Rene were great friends and close neighbors for many years. As a good friend and fellow fireman, he will be badly missed and long remembered.
Jim was a wonderful man who loved his family dearly. We will miss Jim at family gatherings. We will hold his memories close to our hearts.
A wonderful man and wonderful family! Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our condolences.
jim was a great person years ago being a member egypt fire dept the dept would have dinner to support the department jim and Dad would give the department fresh fruit and vegetable for our dinner.that when people would help everyone0ut that is what Jim was about Rest in peace Jim