MARTIN REGIS R. 88, of Ambridge, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Born May 24, 1925 in Ambridge, he was the son of the late Joseph Martin and Irma Chinchilla Martin. Regis was a 1943 graduate of St. Veronica High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, then attended Duquesne University, graduating in 1951. He was employed at J&L Steel in the Safety Department, retiring in 1983. Regis was a devoted parishioner of Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge, originating from Christ the King Parish serving on Pastoral Council and the Liturgy Committee. However, his most noteworthy contribution to his faith and parishes was his gift of music. Regis served as Choir Director, Assistant Choir Director and Cantor at both parishes for over 60 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, Steve, Lawrence, William, Frank, Joseph and sisters, Olga Madden and Dorothy Pecchi; nieces and nephews, Dolores Shepard, Karen Zwalski, Marty Madden, and Bobby, Donald, Steve and Dickey Martin; and his lifelong friends, Vince Sacco and Frank Pane. He is survived by nephews, Ronald Martin, Sis Navalance, Sis Trotta, Patsy Sigafoose, Irma Vendetti, Helen Laliberty , Frankie Hodges, Patrick Martin, Tom and Gerald Martin, Judy Nicastro, Jerome, Donald and Dennis Pecchi; and numerous great -nieces and nephews, and dear friend, Theresa Sacco. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the BOHN-MATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, where a service will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Good Samaritan Church. Interment will follow in Good Samaritan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, if desired, to the Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge or the Beaver Valley Choral Society. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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