Martin J. Fix Jr., 83, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 28. He was born in Newark and lived in Middletown for most of his life.
Martin proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a supervisor for IFF in research and development for over 35 years. Martin was a train collector from the time he was a child. His father gave him his first set at the age of 2 which sparked his passion for trains. He had a train layout set up in his home and every Wednesday his train buddies would come over, hang out and laugh.
He was an active and faithful parishioner of St. Mary’s Church where he attended Mass daily and was a regular Adorer in the Adoration Chapel. After church he met regularly with his church friends whom he called the “breakfast club.” A devoted Catholic and family man he cherished his family and adored his girls more than anything in the world.
Surviving are his beloved daughters, Izola Fix (Francis Mesaros), Valerie (Richard) Hall, Celeste (Gary) Cumo; four grandchildren, Izola Siegfried, William (Erin) Siegfried, Jamie (Brett) Laskowitz, and Brad Hall; three great-grandchildren and another great-grandson on the way, Brynn and Graham Laskowitz, and William Siegfried III. Also surviving are his former wife and friend, Izola Gallagher Fix and many other cherished friends.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Celestine Fix, and his uncle Martin Doninger
Visitation was held Feb. 3 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Funeral services were Feb. 4 at the funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy was offered at St. Mary’s Chapel, Middletown. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Martin’s name to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation at emmanuelcancer.org. For more information or to send condolences, please visit pflegerfuneralhome.com.
