Alfred G. Martz

Jensen Beach, Florida Alfred G. "Al" Martz 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Edward F. and Edna Kaiser Martz. Al was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII and Korea. A graduate of Seton Hall University, his career was spent with Chubb Insurance in NY and NJ, ending as a senior Vice President, followed by 10 years as Chief Operating Officer at Sumitomo Marine Management of NJ. He dedicated over 50 years to serving as a volunteer firefighter, both at Woodland Hook and Ladder in Morris Township, NJ, and at Green Knoll Fire Department in Bridgewater, NJ. He served as Fire Chief both in Morris and Bridgewater. Al and his wife, Lorraine, loved to travel whether by plane or ship, and visited many exotic locations together. He was never happier than when he could see, hear, and smell the ocean, and made his permanent home in Jensen Beach after his retirement. Al was an active parishioner at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bridgewater, NJ, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stuart, FL, and was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary "Bette" Martz, and sons John Martz and Douglas Watkoskey. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lorraine (née Lindtner) Watkoskey Martz; his children, Pat and husband Chet Huntley of Hobbs, NM; Kathleen Martz of Princeton, NJ; Timothy Martz of Philadelphia, PA; David Watkoskey of Lakewood, NJ; Tony Watkoskey of High Bridge, NJ; daughter-in-law Dale Watkoskey of Port St. Lucie, FL; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; brother Edward and wife Marie Martz of Morristown, NJ; sister Marie Parry of Toms River, NJ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, Dec. 4th, at 10 AM at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 500 Rt. 22, Bridgewater, NJ. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Dec.3rd, from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM at Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 Gaston Ave., Somerville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.