Obituary of Ivan Martinez

Ivan Martinez, 60, of Amsterdam, NY, has gone to his eternal rest on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 with his family by his side.

Born on March 11th, 1959 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Manuel Martinez and Isabel Virola. Ivan attended school in Puerto Rico, and he relocated with his family to the area in 1982. Ivan dedicated 24 years to the Adirondack Knitting Mill that was once formally located in Amsterdam. Ivan was known as a free spirit who wanted to live his life on his own terms in his own way. He had a deep passion for restoring old cars. He was especially proud of his 1967 Belair, his 1960 Camaro, and his 1954 Ford truck among several others. Ivan loved to be out and about and be social. On his down time, when he wasn’t fixing cars, he like to spend his time gardening and raising rabbits. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Ivan is survived by his children, Ivan Martinez and Yahaira (Kenneth) Myers; his grandchildren, Issac Martinez, Marissa Myers, Alanis Seeley, Austin Myers, Celina Hoffman, Juliet Martinez, Victoria Martinez, and Vivian Martinez; his great granddaughters, Annalise Martinez, and A'Leah Hoffman; his brothers Idel Martinez and Julio Martinez. Ivan is predeceased by his parents Manuel and Isabel; his brother Hector Martinez; and his sisters Luz Aida Martinez, and Brunilda Martinez.

The family would like to thank all the staff at E.L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility for the love and care they provided for Mr. Martinez during his time there.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 from 3-6pm at Betz, Rossi, & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave. Amsterdam, NY 12010. A Memorial contribution in honor of Ivan may be made to Wilkinson RHCF, 4988 NY-30, Amsterdam, NY 12010. To light a virtual candle in honor of Ivan, or to Express your condolences to his family,  please visit our online Memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com