St. John the Baptist Alum, Mass Usher Dies at 75

Edward Fitzgerald Martin, Sr. died Nov. 19.

His daughter, Roseanne Westerfer, shared news of the long-time resident's passing.

"My dad was was a graduate of St. John the Baptist Boys' High School, and he and my mom Barbara were married 52 years," she said.

"He was loved by his family, well known in his lifelong parish, St. John the Baptist, and served as an usher at Sunday Mass. He was 75 years old."

According to Martin's obituary, he is survived by wife, Barbara, and his children Joanne DeLuca, Westerfer, Edward Jr., Michael, Joseph, and Kevin Martin. He has nine grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held at the St. John the Baptist Nov. 24.