Israel Martinez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Israel Martinez, known to friends and family as “Indio” or “Tipo”, was born December 27, 1953, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to Angela Martinez-Valle and Ricardo Martinez-Perez. He was the second child of 8 children in a large family that consisted of three brothers and four sisters. Israel moved to Paterson NJ at 17 years old where he began to build a life for himself with a focus on work ethic. During his residence in Paterson, Israel became a loving father and a devoted husband. Prior to establishing himself in Paterson, Israel studied in the schools of Puerto Rico, where he acquired his dedication and tenacity to industry as evidenced by his 37 years of service to the Little Falls Alloys company. Israel was a man of principals who valued time with family and enjoyed traveling to Puerto Rico where he could combine doing the two things he enjoyed most: spending quality time with friends and family and enjoying relaxing moments at the beach. His family will forever hold dear the memories of his contagious laugh and humble demeanor. Israel Martinez departed this life on December 8, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Angela Martinez-Valle; his wife, Maria Tejada; his children, Denise Ortiz, Beatriz Martinez, Janet Claudio, Israel Martinez, David Martinez; his siblings, Luz E. Martinez, Jaime Martinez, David Ortiz, Wanda E. Ortiz, Yolanda A. Ortiz, Efrain Ortiz, Marisol Ortiz; as well as various nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Israel’s tenacity, sense of humor, devotion, integrity, and generosity will grant him a legacy his friends and family will never forget. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.

Israel Martinez

December 27, 1953 - December 8, 2020