Marie A. Martin

1945 - 2018

Oct. 17, 1945 - Sept. 3, 2018 Benicia Marie A. Martin passed away suddenly Monday at Kaiser hospital in Vallejo. She was born in Gulfport, MS to Neil and Virginia Frechette, but has called Benicia her home for over 70 years. Marie lived the American dream, she was married to her high school sweetheart Jimmy Martin for 44 years. Marie graduated high school in Benicia in 1964 and was prom queen/king with Jimmy. She worked at her family's business F&P Trophy before she became a clerk at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo for many years. Marie loved watching her grandchildren in all their activities, especially sports. She was a avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, old movies, watching the Wheel of Fortune, Judge Judy and the movie The Notebook. Marie enjoyed spending time with family and friends as much as she could and was always so supportive. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Marie loved that she was a Blackfoot Indian and would give you a knuckle sandwich with beansprouts if you dared to disagree with mom. She is survived by her sons, James E. (Eleanor) Martin Jr. and Raymond (Sarah) Martin; sister, Martha (Gail) Core; grandchildren, Jeremy Martin, Erica Gatmatain, Jared Clemons, Taylor Martin and Shane Martin; great grandchildren, Adeline Clemons, Seliha, Velina and Ellianne Menendez and Jason Flores. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Martin Sr. in 2012. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Burial will be private at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Please visit the online tribute at www.passsalacquafuneralchapel.com.