Richard J. Martinez, 64 of Nutley, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at his home. Born in Newark, he was the son of the late Jose’ and Anne (Cruz) Martinez. Richard came to Nutley 20 years ago and was a Mechanical Drafter for 15 years. Soon after he became a material handler at Macy’s Warehouse before retiring. A talented artisan and musician, he also manufactured and played the cuatro. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Maria (Apolinario) Martinez, his son Richard Martinez, his daughter, Rebecca Martinez Lopes and his granddaughters, Bella and Sophia Lopes. He is also survived by his sisters, Sylvia Perez, Doris Manzanares and Betty Martinez and was the dear uncle of Jacqueline A. Diaz, Kimberly A. Rivera, Jennifer M. Oliver, Joseph J. Irizarry, John C. Santiago, Justin L. Perez, Lauren N. Perez and the late Angelica Marie Perez.
Relatives and friends will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. Nutley on Monday January 26 from 9-10:30 am.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Nutley at 11 am.
Cremation will be private.