Juan Lorenzo Martinez-Vila Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Juan Lorenzo Martinez Vila, of Galloway, NJ, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1947 to Josefa Vila and Juan Edmundo Martinez. He was affectionately known as Gungo. A native of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, he grew up in Ensanche Ozama, Santo Domingo R.D. Juan was a senior sales representative for the manufacturer of pasta and cookies Malla-Mabrano & Company in Dominican Republic. He was affiliated with the Pentecostal Church. Juan dedicated his life to his family, work, and his church. He was a devoted son and brother to his family and his family in law. They loved him and respected him very much. Juan loved to go on vacation and day trips with his wife, his children, his grandson, his nieces and nephews. He loved dogs, especially German Shepherds. Juan loved baseball and boxing. He was very respected and beloved by all who knew him for his honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Juan is survived by his daughter, Jennifer L Martinez; his son, Eliud E Martinez; his admired and loved grandson, Juan Jose Garcia Martinez; mother of his children, Josefina Catedral Fernandez; his sisters, Angela Cocco-Vila Vda. Garcia, Felicia Martinez Vila Vda. Diaz (Bochi), Lourdes Martinez Vila, Dalila Martinez Ortega, and Xiomara Martinez Ortega; and sisters in law, Araceliz Catedral, Mercedes Catedral, Dolores Catedral(Lolita), and Lilia Catedral(Fellita). His family and friends will deeply miss him. Juan’s family genuinely appreciates all the support received in this time of loss. There will be a private memorial held by his children on Tuesday, May 2nd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd, Galloway 609-641-0001 followed by his cremation at the Laurel Memorial Park Crematory in Egg Harbor Township. Juan Lorenzo Martinez Vila, de Galloway, Nueva Jersey, falleció el jueves, 27 de abril de 2017. Nació el 24 de mayo, 1947 a Josefa Vila y Juan Edmundo Martínez. Fue conocido cariñosamente como Gungo. Nativo de Puerto Plata, República Dominicana, creció en el Ensanche Ozama, Santo Domingo RD. Juan era un representante de ventas en la empresa de pasta y galletas Malla Mabrano & Compañía en la República Dominicana. Él estaba afiliado a la Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal. Juan dedicó su vida a su familia, su trabajo y su iglesia. Ante todo, Juan era un padre devoto, buen hijo y hermano. Amaba mucho a su familia política y de igual forma ellos lo querían y lo respetaban. A Juan le encantaba ir de vacaciones y de paseos con su esposa, sus hijos, su nieto, sus sobrinos, sus hermanas y cuñadas . Él amaba los perros, especialmente los pastor aleman. También disfrutaba ver juegos de béisbol y peleas de boxeo con su suegra y demás familiares. Juan era muy respetado y querido por todos los que lo conocieron por su honestidad, integridad y profesionalismo. A Juan le sobreviven su hija, Jennifer L Martínez; su hijo, Eliud E Martínez; su nieto amado y admirado, Juan José García Martínez; la madre de sus hijos, Josefina Catedral Fernández; sus hermanas, Ángela Cocco-Vila Vda. García, Felicia Martínez Vila Vda. Díaz (Bochi), Lourdes Martínez Vila, Dalila Martínez Ortega y Xiomara Martínez Ortega; sus cuñadas, Aracelis Catedral, Mercedes Catedral, Dolores Catedral (Lolita), y Lilia Catedral (Fellita). Su familia y sus amigos lo echarán de menos profundamente. La familia de Juan realmente aprecia todo el apoyo recibido en este momento pérdida y de dolor. En su memoria, sus hijos ofrecieron un culto religioso privado de cuerpo presente el martes, 2 de mayo de 11 a.m.-1:00 PM en la funeraria Wimberg Funeral Home en Galloway, NJ. Posteriormente se efectuó la ceremonia de cremación en el cementerio Laurel Memorial Park en Egg Harbor Township.

Juan Lorenzo Martinez-Vila

May 24, 1947 - April 27, 2017

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Juan Lorenzo Martinez-Vila

May 24, 1947 - April 27, 2017

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