Abram

Martin

Obituary

Abram "Abe" Randolph Martin

August 30th, 1942~ August 29th, 2017

A bram "Abe" Martins sunrise was August 30th, 1942. Born in Falls Village, Connecticut he was the youngest of six children granted to his parents; Charles Henry and Christine Martin.

â Abe connected with God at an early age and was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey where he served faithfully. He later moved his membership to First Baptist Church in Englewood where he served as a Trustee and Deacon. His Christian Mission continued as he served in his church; Covenant Life Ministries in Teaneck, New Jersey.

He was happily married to Muriel Beckett Martin for forty~three years.  From this union, their daughter, Audra and son, Andre were born.

Abe devoted many years of service to the citizens of New Jersey as a Police Officer. He and his brother, Charles are credited with breaking the race barrier by being some of the first officers of color in Teaneck, New Jersey. He served on the Teaneck Police force for twenty~nine years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant.

Abe devoted many years of service to the citizens of New Jersey as a Police Officer.â  He and his brother, Charles are credited with breaking the race barrier by being some of the first officers of color in Teaneck, New Jersey. He served on the Teaneck Police force for twenty~nine years, retiring with the rank of sergeant.

His greatest love (other than Muriel and his children) was his grandchildren and the children he worked with in the school system; once he retired from the Police Department. He also loved coaching youth in multiple sports. He served as a mentor to many encouraging and working to facilitate ongoing education of community youth in conjunction with his fraternity. He had a great passion for KAPPA ALPHA PSI serving at many levels.

Many hearts are mourning his passing, but GOD is welcoming him in.  He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife of forty~three years, Muriel Beckett Martin, Children: Tracey Powell, Anthony Brown, Abe Martin Jr., Audra Martin and Andre Martin.  Grandchildren  Alteriq Taylor, Corey Martin-Byrd, Cameron Powell, Chiara Sinclair, Danielle Brown, Anthony Brown Jr., Cameron Brown, Jordyn Martin, Rhandi Martin, Nikhaule Clark, Cariani Hargett and Shahra Hargett. Sisters: Barbara (George) Starke, and Imogene (Douglas) Nelson; a host of Great Grands, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends.

Abram was predeceased by his parents Charles Henry and Christine Martin, siblings Jack, Charles and Joyce.