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“Aunt Jane, it has been my privilege to know you and Uncle Jack over the last 30 years. Your loving, enduring marriage has been a guiding light to...Read More »
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1 of 6 | Posted by: Dick DellaPorta - Rochester, NY
“Jane my prayers and love go out to you and your entire family. It was so nice meeting some of them for the first time. I've known and admired Jack...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Vyrna C. Napoli - Belmont, MA
“It is hard to believe that 30 years have passed since working at "The Herald". Jack was the epitome of a great boss and eventual friend. Looking back...Read More »
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Richard Chuda - Charlestown, NH
“Jack is the father in law that I never knew I needed or wanted. He was the patriarch and role model, who taught me the meaning of family and love. I...Read More »
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Peter Hernandez - Malibu, CA
“I love you Papa. I know that you are in Heaven and I will see you again some day.
Rest in peace grandpa.
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5 of 6 | Posted by: John J Martin IV
“What a wonderful man and a positive influence in my life as I grew up. Many happy memories of two families that loved to get together and have fun....Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: John Antonelli Jr. - Cary, IL
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday April 21, 2009 for John J. "Jack" Martin Jr., a lifelong resident of Belmont and the retired owner of the Herald Publishing Co., in Belmont. Jack died on Friday April 17, 2009 at his home in Belmont.
Born in Belmont and a graduate of Belmont High School and Boston University class of 1952, Mr. Martin excelled in hockey while at B.U. and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving as an Intelligence Officer. He was a longtime member of Oakley Country Club, Watertown and served on the Board of Directors of the Belmont Savings Bank.
Jack is survived by his wife Jane C. (Carroll) Martin and is the father of Jack Martin III and his wife Mary of Manchester, NH; Kathy Conaty & her husband John of Belmont; Stephen Martin and his wife Kerry of Westminster; and Kerry Hernandez and her husband Peter of Malibu, CA. He was the loving grandfather of Brendan and Jake Conaty; John, Zack, Camryn and Trevor Martin; and Faith Hernandez. He was the brother of the late Marian M. Currier and David C. Martin. Contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701 or to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St, Newton MA 02468-1431.
