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MARTIN R. HEMBERGER
AGE: 72 MANAHAWKIN
Martin R. Hemberger, 72, of Manahawkin, passed on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Raised in Union City, he is a veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces Airborne. He resided in North Bergen most of his life, and served as a deacon in the following parishes; St. Lawrence, St. Mary's , St. John's St. Michael's before moving to Manahawkin six years ago, where he continued his 28 year ministry at St. Mary's Parish. He is remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather.
Predeceased by a brother, Raymond, he is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Carolyn M. (Scaler) Hemberger; two daughters, Michelle and husband Tom Flannery and Darlene White; two sons, Michael and wife Karen Hemberger and Glenn Hemberger; and five grandchildren, Amanda, Devin, Audrey Flannery, Wolfgang and Greta Hemberger.
The viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 at St. Mary of The Pines Church, Manahawkin, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Manahawkin.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Hemberger
January 6, 2010
Dear Carol and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Marty and I went all through Holy Family School together, K through 12, and I'm proud he was my friend. I will keep him in my prayers.
Greg Linden(Cleveland, TN)
January 6, 2010
Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With regards, Pat and Ken Jaeger (neighbors in Perry's Lake).
Jackie S
January 6, 2010
Dear Hemberger Family,
I am so sorry about your loss of an amazing man. I worked with Mr. Hemberger at the United States Coast Guard Station in Barnegat Light and made wonderful memories during that time. I also knew him very well through St. Mary's Parish and offered nothing but great advice. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May he Rest in Peace with the Angels.
Megan Morey
January 5, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the news of Deacon Marty's passing. Deacon Marty was to marry my fiance and I in May. He was a very nice man and a wonderful contributor to the Roman Catholic church. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace. Megan Morey & Frank Navarro
NB Friends
January 5, 2010
Hemberger Family,
I'm so sorry about your father, he was an amazing man.
I have so many memories in North Bergen. I will never forget him. Love and prayers always.
Don and Peggy Fisher
January 5, 2010
Dear Carol and Family
Marty was a good friend,neighbor and
nice to everyone.
May you find peace with the memories.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
January 5, 2010
Dear Glenn and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Stephanie Coons Reigota
Dave & Carol DiLorenzo
January 4, 2010
Dear Darlene and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
God Bless!
Ann Finkel Paras
January 4, 2010
Sincere condolences to the family from the members of Holy Family High School.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maureen Covone
January 4, 2010
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I was so saddened to read about Martin's passing. He was always very special to me.
God Bless. Maureen
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