Paul J. Martin, Sr.

WEST ALBANY – Paul J. Martin, Sr., 83, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Albany. He was the husband of the late Rose A. Martin.
Paul was born on June 7, 1924 in Albany and was the son of the late Thomas and Alice Lavery Martin. He was a retired self-employed screen printer and had served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for 20 years, from 1943 to 1963. He attained the rank of Technical Sergeant. He and his wife were founding members of the Italian Community Center. He enjoyed painting, photography, pistol shooting and playing the banjo.
Paul is survived by his children, Paul J. (Jean) Martin, Jr. and John Martin; his three granddaughters, Rebecca, Carmen and Rose and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and William Martin and his sister, Pearl McGarry.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to Blessed Sacrament Church, 609 Central Ave. at Colby St., Albany where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.