Santos C. Martinez

Santos C. Martinez, 88, formerly of Palmyra and Brooklyn, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Colonial Park Care Center, Harrisburg.

Born March 2, 1934 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Alejandro Martinez and Maria Luisa (Montalvo) Matos.  The widower of Sara Martinez since June 2019, he was also preceded in death by siblings Pascual, Telesforo, Miguel, Francisco, and Epifanía.

Surviving his children Wilfredo Martinez of Florida, Edwin Martinez of Palmyra, and Sylvia Valentin of Palmyra; seven grandchildren; and sixteen great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 8:30 AM Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 300 West Pine Street, Palmyra with interment in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.  Viewings 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2022 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra and 8:00 – 8:30 AM Tuesday at the church.

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