Frederick James Martin, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, after courageously battling ongoing health issues for many years.

Fred lived in Greenwood Lake, NY, prior to relocating in 2004 to Topsham, then Harpswell, ME. Before retiring Fred was a special education teacher with the Bergen County Special Services School District and was a member of the NJEA. Frederick was an Army Reserves veteran who served our country proudly.

Cherished husband of Beverly (nee Fox), beloved father of Patricia Martin, Leslie Martin-Bazzini and her husband Paul. Caring step-father of Emil Marone and his wife Jennifer, Thomas Marone and Kathleen Marone. Devoted grandfather of Andrew, Daniel and Sarah Bazzini and step-grandchildren Jace, Kal and Jude Marone. Loving brother of Patrick Martin. Fred was predeceased by his parents Kathryn Gibbons Martin and Frederick Charles Martin.

Frederick was a voracious reader, history buff and enjoyed boating, fishing and bird/wildlife watching on his beloved Greenwood Lake and later from the deck at his Harpswell home. He had a soft spot for all animals, particularly his cat Oscar and his longtime canine companions Seamus and Toni Blair. He was a parishioner of All Saints Parish in Brunswick, ME.

His quick wit, dry sense of humor, crooked smile and sideways glance with eyes full of mischief will be sorely missed.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Bethany Church, 399 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the ASPCA.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Ave., Paramus, N.J. For further information, go to www.vanderplaat.com.