Martin was born on November 20, 1928 in Ozone Park, NY, the son of late Francis and Margaret Bloodnick (Rydholm). He married Dorothy A. Barratt on October 8, 1950 in Christ the King Catholic Church in Queens.
At the age of 17, Martin joined the Navy at the end of WWII and was deployed to Guam in the 151st Seabees as an aviation mechanic. After returning home, he married and he began his employment as a metal worker for the Long Island Railroad, retiring after 33 years. Tinsmith by trade, Martin was a craftsman with metal and enjoyed working on projects with his children and grandchildren over the years.
Martin was an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oneonta, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion in support of our Veterans. Prior to his move to Laurens, Martin was an active member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department-Chemical & Salvage Division - Company #2 - Sheet 4 serving as a volunteer for 31 years with several years as Captain. After his retirement, he and his wife relocated upstate New York and helped to build the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in DeRuyter. Martin enjoyed fishing, hunting and outdoor activities with his children and grandchildren.
Martin is survived by his 5 children, Martin Bloodnick and wife, Susie of West Babylon, Karen McGinty and husband, Kevin of Sayville, Denise Weber and husband, William of Schenevus, Edward Bloodnick and wife, Mary of Zionsville, PA and Brian Bloodnick and wife, Joellen of Ft. Edward, NY.
He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Christina, Martin, Melissa, William, Benjamin, John, Andrew, Amy and Stephen; his 5 great grandchildren, Gianna, McKayla, Autumn, Jayden and Martin; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy, his parents; his brother, Francis and his sisters, Evelyn, Frances and Patricia.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:15 am on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta with Rev. David Mickiewicz, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Friends may call on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 5 to 7 pm at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta at which time the family will be in attendance.
Donations in Martin's memory may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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