Lewis J. Martz

Farmington, NY: Lewis J. Martz, age 69. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 1 , 201 6 after a val ia nt battle with cancer.

Loving husband, son, father, grandfather & friend

Predeceased by his father Lewis H. Martz and brothers-in-law Gerald Popen and Donald Hosenfeld . Survived by his mother Phyllis L. Martz; loving wife of 46 years Janet ; son William (Cathy) Martz ; daughter Pame la Ortiz; sisters Arlene (Les) Fleenor ; Alice Popen ; Brothers -in-law Joseph (Mila) Hosenfeld ; Sister-in-law Mary Hosenfeld ; Lewis (Carol) Hosenfeld ; Eugene (Diane) Hosenfeld ; grandchildren Rebecca, Samantha and Allison Martz; Emery Martz, Joshua, Siera and Aiden Ortiz; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lewis was b orn 8-9-46. He attended Victor School and was a graduate of Victor High School class of 1964. Lewis graduated from Cornell University with a degree in animal husbandry. He worked for the Town of Farmington as machine operator and Highway & Parks Superintendent. He was a lifetime member of St. John's L utheran Church. He was a former C hief and President of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department.

Lewis' family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the many family members , friends and caregivers for their prayers and support.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 pm Wednesday, August 3 rd at the Murphy Funeral Home 1040 Rt. 31 , Macedon. Funeral Services will be held 11 am Thurs day, August 4 th , 201 6 at St. John's Lutheran Church 153 Church St. Farmington, NY. followed by his Committal at No rth Farmington Friends Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.murphyfuneral services.com. Donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 153 Church Ave Farmington, NY 14425, Farmington Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O Box 25117, Farmington, NY 14425, or Serenity House, 1278 Brace Road Victor , NY 14564.