I know there's folks on here who knew Mel much better than I did, but what a nice man.
My condolences to his family and many friends.
RIP, Mel.
Melvyn Charles Martens, 78, of Neptune, New Jersey, passed away on June 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mel, as he was affectionately known, was born on November 2, 1944, in Weehawken, New Jersey. He retired from Northeast Monmouth County Regional Sewerage Authority, Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, as Plant Manager in 2003.
Mel was a man who loved his family deeply. He was married to his wife Carolyn J. Martens for 58 years, and they had three children: John E. Martens and his wife, Jennifer, Robert A. Martens and his husband, Robert McQueen, and Wendy L. Martens. Mel also adored his grandchildren, Melissa M. Martens, John E. Martens Jr., Brandon A. Martens, Matthew C. Hoyt, Logan A. Hoyt, Lucas M. Hoyt, and Brynlee P. Hoyt, as well as his great-grandchildren, Colten A. Cypher and Madelyn R. Martens. Mel was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ellen Martens.
Mel was an avid fisherman and loved surf fishing. He was one of the founding members of the Sea Bright Anglers and a current member of the Asbury Park Fishing Club. In 2004, he was inducted into the New Jersey Striped Bass Hall of Fame, and in 2012, he was on the winning team, Team Jersey Shore, of the On the Water Striper Cup. Mel was also a proud fan of the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the New York Knicks.
Mel was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 8, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Ely Funeral Home, located at 3316 Rt. 33 in Neptune, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Mel will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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