Martin J. Holleran III, age 55, of New York City, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York.
Born Nov. 17, 1965, in Newark, Del., Marty was the son of Martin and Kathryn (Jordan) Holleran. He graduated from Catholic University and worked as a sales and marketing executive for most of his career.
Marty will best be remembered by his colorful personality and his ability to light up a room in any situation. His sense of humor was unmatched. While he did not have children of his own, he loved his nieces and nephews as if they were.
In addition to his parents, Marty is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Kim Holleran, of Princeton Junction, N.J., and their children, Connor, Jack, Bridget and Ronan; and his sister and brother-in-law, Aileen and John Crowley, of Princeton, N.J., and their children, John Jr., Megan and Patrick; his furry companion, Nippet; as well as extended family and friends who loved him dearly.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, March 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 26, at 10:15 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 94 Broad St., Red Bank, N.J. Interment will take place at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, in Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram St., Scranton, PA 18504. Anyone planning on attending the graveside service is asked to meet at the cemetery office before being escorted to the grave location.
Memorial contributions in Marty's name can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, 1384 Perrineville Road, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831.
The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.
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Joseph Fogliano
May 19, 2021
Just found out about Marty III. My wife Edie and I send our sincere condolences to Marty II and Kathy.
Joe and Edie Fogliano
Colorado
KATIE MULDERIG
March 30, 2021
Sending love, hugs and my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Katie Mulderig
Jon Brucato
March 26, 2021
You were the only bigger than life person I've ever known, thanks for your mentoring and friendship.
Katie Auscavitch
March 26, 2021
I am very sad to hear of Marty´s passing. Marty was a wonderful friend and mentor. He had the biggest heart and the best laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with the Holleran family.
Derek Grudinskas
March 26, 2021
I am deeply saddened to hear Marty has passed. What a great professional and more importantly a great person and friend. The world lost a great soul today.
Doug D'Angelo
March 25, 2021
So sad. Just heard today. Marty big heart , compassion and humor will missed. My condolences and lots of prayers. You are in my thoughts. Doug & Kate
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