Kevin Martin

COURTDALE — Kevin David Martin, 65, passed away at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 28, 1956, in Kingston to the late David and Erma (Bennett) Martin.

He is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, class of 1974. Following high school, he worked as a police officer for Courtdale Borough. He then graduated from LCCC, becoming a respiratory therapist. He worked at Hazelton General Hospital and then VA Medical Center, after which he returned to police work for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Throughout his career, he was firearms instructor and K-9 officer with his partners, Nitro and Elmer. He retired as deputy chief.

Kevin was loving husband, father and grandfather and a devoted friend to many. A generous man who would do anything to help a friend or stranger. He touched so many lives throughout his life.

In addition to his parents, Kevin is preceded in death by his son, Ryan, a death he never got over.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Greco Martin, of 40 years; daughters, Katlyn Martin, of Courtdale, Dayle Senchak and her husband, Joshua, of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, three grandsons which were his pride and joy, Ryan, Roman and Raiden and his fur buddies, Jummy and Noodle, many cousins including Suzanne Attanasio who was more of a sister to him as their mothers were identical twins.

Funeral on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son, Inc., Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with Rev. Donald Hartshorne, officiating. The interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions if desired can be made to the SPCA or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolence can be made at hughbhughes.com.