Obituary of Jerome Vincent Martis

Jerome "Jerry" V. Martis, 64, of Larksville, died Saturday, September 03, 2011 at General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Born February 20, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Jerome M. and Aileen V. (Beckley) Martis. A graduate of Berwick High School, Jerry also graduated from Luzerne County Community College, and the Capitol Institute of Technology in Washington, DC. Jerry was a member of the US Air Force Security Police and served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force for four and a half years during the Vietnam War, stationed in Ubon Thailand, Philippines and South Korea. He then served in the Army Reserves Armored Calvary for two years before beginning his 33-year career with the Tobyhanna Army Depot as an inspector in the Communications Security Section. He was a member of the VFW Anthracite Post 283 in Kingston and St. Ignatius Church. Additionally, Jerry was an avid hunter and sportsman and greatly enjoyed the outdoors. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Claire Ann (Zambito) Martis; his children, Charles and his wife Judith of Dallas, TX and Eric of Larksville; two grandchildren, Zackary and Sarah; brother, David J. Martis and his wife Carol Ann of Berwick; nephew, Christopher; mother-in-law, Mary Zambito and sister-in-law Rose Ann Zambito. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-9pm at Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne. Services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will be with military honors at St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle. To light a candle or send a message of condolence, visit www.betzjastremski.com