Mary Rose Martin
June 22, 2015
Mary Rose (nee Gonzales), 92, of Dresher Hill Nursing Home, was born in Philadelphia, PA. on August 10, 1922 to the late Rudolph Gonzales and Petra (nee Val Verde). Mary was the loving mother of ten children. She will always be remembered for being a loving and devoted mother. She was a great listener and always encouraged her children with unconditional support. Mary enjoyed cooking and brought her children and their families together for many Thanksgiving dinners. She taught herself to play the piano, which she often played to the delight of her young children. Mary enjoyed singing and dancing. After raising her children, she attended Peirce College of Philadelphia and worked for many years as an executive secretary. Mary is survived by nine out of her ten children: James R. Martin of Orlando, FL., Linda M. Martin Smith (Paul Bunyak) of Largo, FL., Thomas A. Martin (Tracy) of St. Petersburg, FL., Frederick S. Martin (Margaret) of North Wales, PA., Susan J. Martin (Ken Nagel) of Indiana,PA., Andrea M. Martin of Philadelphia, PA., Philip W. Martin (Emilia) of Laguna Niguel, CA., Jheri Allen of San Anselmo, CA., and Mary Jane Prior (Bruce) of North Wales, PA. Mary is also survived by over 50 grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, James, and her late son, Charles.
Mary Rose (nee Gonzales), 92, of Dresher Hill Nursing Home, was born in Philadelphia, PA. on August 10, 1922 to the late Rudolph Gonzales and Petra (nee Val Verde). Mary was the loving mother of ten children. She will always be remembered for... View Obituary & Service Information