Andres Martinez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated servant to his community, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Hampton, Virginia. He was 85 years old.

Born on August 7, 1939, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Andres was the beloved son of the late Maria DeJesus and Ambrosio Martinez. He grew up with a strong sense of family values and a commitment to service which he carried throughout his life.

Andres began his professional journey as a Receptionist at Bellevue Hospital in New York, where he developed a keen appreciation for healthcare and patient support. His career progressed as he became a Certified Medical Technician for the City of New York, a position he held with dedication for 11 years. Andres relocated to Hampton, Virginia, where he served as an Office Clerk at the VA Hospital for over two decades. His commitment to the well-being of others extended beyond his professional life; he volunteered at the VA Hospital for nearly 30 years, providing care, support, and companionship to countless Veteran patients.

A devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Andres participated actively in church life as a Eucharistic Minister and contributed to the Arts & Environment committee. His unwavering faith and generous spirit were recognized when he received the Outstanding Merit Award in 2015, acknowledging his remarkable 8,750 hours of volunteer service to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Andres loved to travel and visited many places locally and internationally with his family.

Andres is preceded in death by his parents, Maria DeJesus and Ambrosio Martinez, his brothers Carmelo (Melo) Martinez and Luis A (Chino) Martinez, and his sister Josefa (Pepa) Martinez Brockovich.

He leaves behind his cherished spouse, Carmen Martinez, and children: Andrew Martinez and Michelle Martinez-Justiniano along with her husband Hipolito. He was a proud grandfather to John R Justiniano and his wife J’Aimee, Kaitlyn L Justiniano, and Jasmine Harris and her husband Antwan Watson Jr., and great-grandfather to Asia, Antwan, Aniya, and Ayden. His surviving siblings include Marta DeJesus Martinez and Manuel DeJesus Martinez. Andres also treasured his stepchildren, Maritsa Achong Alger and her husband Tim, and Wilson Achong and his wife Felicity. He was a devoted step-grandfather to Naioki Wood Achong, Kristine Alger Doubleday and her husband Kevin, Lillian Alvarez and her husband Thomas, Timothy Alger, and Olivia Achong, and a loving step great-grandfather to Mariela, Patricia, Joseph, Camila, Carmen, and Ezra.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Hospice Care Riverside for their wonderful care, compassion, and support during this difficult time.

Andres Martinez will be remembered as a compassionate soul whose life was a testament to devotion, service, and love. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Andres Martinez will be held on January 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hampton, Virginia, followed by a gathering in the church commons area.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation made in honor of Andres Martinez to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church towards the ICC Food Pantry or the ICC Living Tree Project.