Jose M. Martinez Sr., age 69, currently of West Haven, CT, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Jose was born in San German, Puerto Rico to the late Felipe Martinez and the late Mariana Valentin. He is the beloved husband of Maria Martinez. Besides his beloved wife, Jose leaves to cherish his memory: his sons, Jose M. Martinez Jr., and his spouse Huri Mariela Martinez, Fabian Martinez and his spouse Melissa, his daughter Nancy Langston and her spouse Mark; his grandchildren: Nadirah, Elijah, Jeremiah, Bianca, and Noah; his sister, Elsie Martinez, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends whom will sorely miss him. He was predeceased by one grandchild, the late Isaac Martinez. Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, (Peaceful Light Funeral Home), 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06608. Funeral service will proceed at the funeral home followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT. Please visit his dedicated memorial page where you may share your thoughts, memories, prayers, pictures and so much more found exclusively at www.luzdepaz.com.