Martin (Marty) James Tarmin, age 72 of Gilbertsville went home to the Lord on May 6, 2023.
Born in Norristown, Pa, Marty was the youngest son of the late Agnes (Detwiler) and Augustus Tarmin. He was a graduate of both Bishop Kenrick High School and Montco VoTech where he studied mechanics. After graduating high school, Marty entered into the US Army and served as a mechanic in Viet Nam.
Marty worked for over 30 years as a postal clerk at the Southeastern Mail Facility in Devon, Pa. He was a great mentor to not only his children, but to the many teens who spent time at the Tarmin household while growing up and to this day treasure the memories they had spent with him.
Marty is survived by his children Katrina Tarmin, Robert (Janet) Tarmin, Steven (Dolores) Tarmin and Charlene Tarmin (Luke) MIller; his former wife of 37 years Rita (Picariello) Tarmin; His grandchildren - James Tarmin, Brooke Tarmin, Kaylie Miller, Caden Miller and one great-granddaughter, Aeris Maize Miller; two brothers, Anthony (Patricia) Tarmin, James (Maryanne) Tarmin and his sister Roseanne (Snooky) Hammond; numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held in Marty’s honor this month. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bayada Hospice of Boyertown (there is a link on their website) or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Marty.