Keith F Martins
July 7, 1950 - August 22, 2016
Martins, Keith F., 66, of Wantage, NJ passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Eileen (McAuley) Martins. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of Augustus R. and Germaine (Baillargeon) Martins, and grew up in Pawtucket. After graduating from Bryant College in Smithfield, RI, he began his career with Grinnell Corporation as a finance manager and spent many years in Indiana. He was later employed as the corporate credit manager for the Wabash National Corporation and most recently he was the finance controller for North Jersey Trailer and Truck Service in North Haledon, NJ. He retired in 2012 due to illness. Although he lived many years away from Rhode Island, he always followed New England sports. He was an avid golfer and very proud of his 3 holes-in-one. In addition to his wife of 43 years, Keith is survived by his two sons, Michael of Bozeman, MT and Douglas and his wife, Melissa of Lafayette, IN. He was the very proud grandfather of Jocelyn and Everett. He is also survived by his brother, Ken of Greenville, RI and sisters, Marilyn Mattos of Riverside, RI; Sharon (Ralph) Poirier of Attleboro, MA; Elaine (Arnie) Thibodeau of Seekonk, MA; and Gayle (Roy) Clary of Cumberland, RI. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his son, Jason. Services were held in Wantage, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Keith’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Ave., Bldg. B, Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871. Memorial donations may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com
Martins, Keith F., 66, of Wantage, NJ passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Eileen (McAuley) Martins. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of Augustus R. and Germaine (Baillargeon)... View Obituary & Service Information