Thomas C. “Tom” Martin, 97 of Jimrose Lane, Anmoore went to be with the Lord on August thirty first, 2025 at dwelling surrounded by his loving household. He was born on June 24, 1928, the son of Thomas Caldwell Martin and Alice Faye Davis Martin. Tom was the first-born of 5 youngsters and was the final surviving member of his household, being preceded in demise along with his mother and father by brothers Robert and James “Jack” and sisters Margaret Ruth Dreyer and Janet Patricia Williams.
Tom attended St. Mary’s Grade Faculty in his early years, and in 1937 his household relocated to Uniontown, Pa the place he attended St. John’s Grade Faculty. Returning to Clarksburg in 1943 he once more enrolled at St. Mary’s. Upon coming into highschool Tom participated in soccer, basketball and baseball. He was a member of the basketball workforce that gained 39 consecutive video games in 1945-46-47. This workforce was invited to a Nationwide Match in Newport, Rhode Island the place it competed towards a few of the high groups within the nation. Tom was additionally the catcher on the St. Mary’s baseball workforce that gained the Little Ten Convention Championship in 1947. A number of the coaches of those varied groups have been Mitch Poniewasz Frank “Yak” Mazza, JT Flaherty, John Scott and Tony Folio.
After commencement Tom enlisted in america Navy and is a veteran of the Korean Warfare, serving 4 years as a petty officer aboard the battle cruiser USS Des Moines. After his discharge in 1952 he returned to Clarksburg and was employed at Eagle Convex Glass Firm. Not lengthy after that he met his “love at first sight” future spouse Louise Jane Cavallaro, a C&P Phone worker. They have been married on September 20, 1953 at St. Francis Borgia Church in Anmoore by the late beloved Father Charles Carroll.
This marriage would produce seven great youngsters who survive: Deborah Ann Humphrey of Reno, Nevada; Catherine Marie Value of Elkins, WV; Thomas Michael (Mike) Martin and spouse Kim of Bridgeport, WV; Marianne Martin of Anmoore, WV; Nicholas John Martin and spouse Julie of McMurray Pa; Michele Louise and husband Eli Goldsmith of Anmoore, WV; and James Matthew Martin of Morgantown, WV.
Tom can be survived by seventeen beloved grandchildren: James (Kristan) Humphrey, Rebecca Southen, Lisa Lopez, Thomas (Sherri) Lopez, Ashley Urso, Cyril “C.J.” Value, Thomas Michael (Sharon) Martin Jr., Matthew (Adriane) Martin, Molly Rose (David) Butler, Patrick (Taylor) Martin, Leah Martin, Scott Kroll, Rachel (Donnie) Plaugic, Rebecca (Hunter) Renquest, Nicholas Alex (Sarah) Martin, Alexander “Tre” (Shelby) Bell and Jonah Matthew Martin. Twenty three beloved nice grandchildren: Ava, Bryce, Ernie, Katelyn, Kristin, Christian, Holland, Charlie, Aryanna, Maddox, Jack, Ben, Elijah, Charlotte (Charlie) Grace, Dominic, Madellyn, Oliver, Mia, Ava, Christian, Joseph, Teddy and Killian. In addition to 5 stunning great-great grandchildren: Matthew, Adrian, Laila, Harlen and Noah.
Whereas employed at Eagle Convex Glass Firm he was provided a job at Beverage Printing Firm to function printing presses throughout night hours. Having earlier printing press expertise he accepted this job, leading to working two jobs. After two years on this schedule and the continued progress of Beverage Printing. Tom resigned at Eagle Convex and have become a full-time press operator till 1969 when he purchased the corporate and it grew to become Martin Printing Firm. Situated within the Bus Terminal Constructing on Fourth road in Clarksburg the corporate continued in operation till Tom retired in 1995. After a yr in retirement and with printing ink nonetheless operating by means of his veins he accepted a place with the Harrison County Board of Schooling to function their printing division. Intending to stay on this job for only some years it was not till 2002 that he lastly retired.
Whereas working Martin Printing Firm and having a deep curiosity within the historical past of Harrison County Tom printed two books. “Clarksburg Long Ago”, which featured many old-time photos together with the entire story of killer Harry Powers, a Broad Oaks resident who murdered two ladies and three youngsters at his “murder farm” at Quiet Dell. In 1931 Powers was discovered responsible and died on the gallows in Moundsville. Tom’s second publication was the extremely common “Clarksburg—Jewel of the Hills”. This publication additionally featured quite a few old-time photos of the world plus many fascinating tales of native residents.
After retirement, Tom’s son Jim constructed him a pc. This, together with some household ancestor data from his son Mike lit a fuse which resulted in in depth Martin household family tree analysis. The next years resulted within the discovery and submitting of 9,175 ancestors and relations. This expertise included visiting quite a few cemeteries and courthouses all through West Virginia. Tom’s lineage in America began when George Martin, born in Eire in 1737, got here to America within the early 1750’s as both a prisoner or indentured servant of the British authorities. On October 9, 1761 George married Ann Cloud they usually relocated to present-day Hampshire County, WV the place they raised a household of 9 sons and one daughter. Seven of those sons and the one daughter got here to Harrison and Marion counties within the early 1790’s, together with third great-grandfather Joshua Martin, who married Catherine Tetrick and constructed their dwelling on Horner’s Run, simply exterior of Boothsville, WV. This home continues to be standing right now.
When George Martin died in 1807 he owned 525 acres of gorgeous farmland in Hampshire County with the Allegheny Mountains bordering one aspect and the North River on the opposite. Tom visited this web site on many events, and his analysis into household family tree plus information of printing enabled him to publish two family-related books on the topic: the primary e book, titled “Martin-Cavallaro Family Genealogy” was accomplished in 2008 and was comprised of 208 pages. It lined in depth durations of the Martin ancestry which included many relations from many nations. It additionally included family tree of his spouse Louise Cavallaro’s household, her mother and father being Italian immigrants Vincenzo (James) Cavallaro and Maria Rosa Strangio who got here to America within the early 1900’s. There have been from San Nicola and Pezzolo, suburbs of Caulonia, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Tom’s second e book was titled “Ancestor’s Tales” and informed of the various hardships and struggles suffered by his ancestors. Many well-known people have been included in these tales with some ancestors being traced to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. These books have been assembled in three-ringed binders and given to members of the family.
Tom gave credit score for the blessings in his life to God, which included his spouse Louise, the love of his life and their seven youngsters, who’re devoted to clean-living, hard-working lives and of whom Tom was extraordinarily proud. Along with his household analysis, Tom additionally loved {golfing}, gardening, attending athletic occasions, was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan, and most of all having fun with the household Sunday dinners, which originated along with his spouse Louise and was an Italian custom. His largest smiles have been for his grandchildren once they would go to.
Tom was a third diploma member of the Clarksburg Knights of Columbus Council 872, Veterans of International Wars Put up 573, American Legion Put up 13 and is a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Tom and his spouse Louise have been the unique founders of the Mustard Seed in 1973 whereas they have been members of Immaculate Conception Church. Now an ecumenical group The Mustard Seed is working in it’s 52nd yr. Louise served as chairman for many of these years and The Mustard Seed has served tens of 1000’s of people who find themselves in want of meals and clothes.
Tom was extraordinarily grateful for the wonderful well being care he acquired on the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Middle in addition to Amedisys Hospice Residence Well being Care, Village Caregiving and particular nurse Misty By way of.
Household and mates could name on the All Saints Catholic Church, 317 East Principal Avenue, Bridgeport, WV on Friday from 3:00 pm to eight:00 pm, the place a prayer service will probably be held at 7:30 pm to conclude the visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will probably be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 am with Father Walt Jagela and Father Patsy Iaquinta as con-celebrants.
Interment will observe within the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy could also be prolonged to the household at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Residence.
