Obituary of Ralph Martinis, Sr.

Ralph Martinis, Sr. On December 6, 2007 of Erial, NJ age 93yrs. Beloved Husband of Ruth Engelhart (nee Daniels). Loving father of Robert Martinis and his wife Marge of Erial, NJ. Dear step-father of Rev. Dr. Andrew Engelhart and his wife Amy of Turnersville, NJ and Eileen Engelhart of Stratford, NJ. Brother of Angeline Erickson of DE, Ann Wolfson of Woodbury, NJ, and Josephine Ranch of FL. Proud grandfather of Danny and Jake Engelhart. Mr. Martinis served as a councilman for Gloucester Twp. and was a member of the Gloucester Twp. School Board. He was a founding member of the Erial Fire Co. Mr. Martinis owned and operated Camden Auto Body. He was also a member of various clubs and organizations, among them, The Sons of Italy, The West Jersey Rose Society, The Antique Auto Club of America, The Garden State Model A Region, and a member of the Blackwood Rotary Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation with the family on Wednesday December 12th from 10am to 11am at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 East Clements Bridge Rd., Runnemede, NJ. A memorial service will begin at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralphs memory may be made to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, NJ 08312.