Celia Maria Martinez

Celia was born on September 11,1941 in Ciego de Avila, Cuba to her late parents, Maria Del Pilar and Enrique Fraxedas. In February of 1971, she left Cuba at the age of 28 and emigrated to the United States with her 4 and 5 year old daughters, and 2 years later, her husband Fernando Martinez would emigrate to the United States and join the family. Soon after, twin boys were born. In February of 1979, she became a United States citizen; one of the proudest moments in her life.

The family settled in Elizabeth, NJ to later move to Hillside, NJ. She re-entered the workforce once her four children entered high school and later retired from Universal Valve. She was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. She took pride in the meals she cooked for her family. She loved spending time with her in-laws, whom she adored. She would spend evenings by their side watching Novelas. She had an infectious laugh and a tremendous amount of love for her family. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also took pleasure in helping those in need. Always the entertainer, her door was open to everyone. She would spend her days laughing and conversing among her wonderful friends at O'Donnell Dempsey Senior Center in Elizabeth, and enjoyed playing her favorite pastime Bingo. Celia's kindness, generosity, humor and good will, will be missed by all.

Celia was predeceased by her brothers Oscar Fraxedas, 85 of West Palm Beach, FL, Nilo Fraxedas, 38 of West Palm Beach, FL. She is survived by her 4 children; Maria del Pilar Polyviou, and husband Gregory of Cranford, NJ, Maria del Carmen Methfessel, and husband Donald of Branchburg, NJ, Fernando Martinez, and wife Teresa of Pine Beach, NJ, Enrique Martinez, and wife Paula of Union, NJ. Her 9 Grandchildren; Michael Polyviou, and fiancé Casey Bauer, Katarina Polyviou, Donald, Katiana and Victoria Methfessel, Mercadese and Fernando Martinez, Gabriela and Veronica Martinez. Her brothers and sister, Enrique Fraxedas, 92 of Miami, FL, Clara Fraxedas, 84 of Miami, FL, Felipe Fraxedas, 68 of Marathon, FL and 15 nieces and nephews as well as countless grand-nieces and grand -nephews.

A visitation for Celia will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 5:00PM- 9:00PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East St. George Avenue Linden. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 9:00AM from the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum1100 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07090.