Jose E. Martinez Sr.

Jose E. Martinez, 68, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, unexpectedly. He was born in Arecibo, PR to the late Eduardo Martinez and Carmen M. Medina. Jose was a member of the Iglesia Cristiana Carismatica, where he was involved in building projects during his time there, he shared his skills and helped with anything in the church that needed to be fixed. Jose loved his family he was a great father, husband, and grandfather, he enjoyed having a full house and cooking for everyone, he would make pasteles, pernil, coquito, and a delicious ham. For years Jose was a dedicated mechanic, he served as a helping hand to many and never said no to anyone in need of help fixing their cars or anything that needed attention no matter the circumstances, and always with a big smile. In his spare time, Jose enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel or catching an episode of Tom and Jerry on Cartoon Network. In addition to his wife Marta Plaza Acevedo, Jose is also survived by his son, Jose E. Martinez Jr., two daughters, Rebecca Martinez, Nelsa Martinez, seven grandchildren, Isaiah Martinez, Asha Martinez, Kameron Williams, Eyan Silva, Alina Silva, Brielee Weber, and Juancarlos Guzman, his sister Nancy Martinez, and other siblings as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his first wife Nelsa Martinez, and his sister. Friends and Family are invited to attend Jose’s viewing on Tuesday, January 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. ______________________________________________________________________________ José E. Martínez,68 años, de Lancaster, Pensilvania, falleció inesperadamente el jueves 28 de diciembre de 2023. Nació en Arecibo, PR, hijo de Eduardo Martínez y Carmen M. Medina. José era miembro de la Iglesia Cristiana Carismática, donde estuvo involucrado en proyectos de construcción durante su tiempo allí, compartió sus habilidades y ayudó con cualquier cosa en la iglesia que necesitara ser arreglada. José amaba a su familia, era un gran padre, esposo y abuelo, le gustaba tener la casa llena y cocinar para todos, hacía pasteles, pernil, coquito y un delicioso jamón. Durante años, José fue un mecánico dedicado, sirvió como una mano amiga para muchos y nunca dijo que no a nadie que necesitara ayuda para arreglar sus autos o cualquier cosa que necesitara atención sin importar las circunstancias, y siempre con una gran sonrisa. En su tiempo libre, a José le gustaba ver Hallmark Channel o ver un episodio de Tom y Jerry en Cartoon Network. Además de su esposa Marta Plaza Acevedo, a José también le sobreviven su hijo, José E. Martínez Jr., dos hijas, Rebecca Martínez, Nelsa Martínez, siete nietos, Isaiah Martínez, Asha Martínez, Kameron Williams, Eyan Silva, Alina Silva, Brielee Weber y Juancarlos Guzmán, su hermana Nancy Martínez y otros hermanos, así como muchas sobrinas y sobrinos. Le preceden en la muerte su primera esposa, Nelsa Martínez, y su hermana. Se invita a amigos y familiares a asistir al velatorio de José el martes 3 de enero de 2024 a las 2:00 p.m. en The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA.