In Memory
Carl E. Martin of Bensalem was ushered into the presence of the Lord Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at Crestview Center in Langhorne. He was 84.
Carl was born in Harrisburg, and a resident of Bensalem for 48 years.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
Carl was employed as a math teacher with the Bensalem School District, retiring in 1993 after 28 years of service. He was the Bensalem High School Boys Basketball coach for 15 years. He enjoyed teaching math and continued tutoring until 2013.
Carl was a Sunday school teacher at Albion Bible Church in New Jersey, and the Calvary Memorial Church in Philadelphia.
Carl loved his summers fishing in Canada with his family and friends.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy (Mathias) Martin; his children, Karen Schillack (John), Cindy Matthews (Gary), Mike Martin (Janice) and Judy Gerrard (Guy). He also is survived by 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Tomlinson Funeral Home, 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, followed by his service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Rosedale Memorial Park, Bensalem.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Albion Bible Church, 250 Berlin-Crosskeys Road, Albion, NJ 08009. Tomlinson Funeral Home, Bensalem
Kathleen C. Wiltbank (McCauley) (1969)
Mr. Martin was the nicest teacher. He will always be remembered fondly.
John J. Fonzie Bowan (1977)
I did not have Carl Martin for math, but I was on of his mangers in my junior and senior years at BHS. I was on the LBCL Boys Basketball team that defeated Pennsbury on a cold Febraury night in 1977 to win the old LBCL Championship. That will live with me till I pass on. He was a down to earth person who treated everyone with respect and dignity. The thing I remember most was he wanted to know how to spell my last name to put on the award cert. I told him that the first 4 letters of my name was the last name of Larry Bowa of the Philles. I told him that it was Bowa with a n. That night he saw me afterwards and was chuckling Bowa with a n. In closing may i say, may his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed thru the mercy of god rest in peace
Robert Dampman
Although I have not seen Carl in a number of years I was saddend to hear of his passing.I will always remember his strength of character and his commitment to Bensalem as a teacher and coach.Carl was a man of dignity and integrity and without a doubt the architect of Bensalem's basketball program.Bob Dampman
Rita A. Brophy (Bianchi) (1974)
I had Mr. Martin for geometry in my sophomore year, 1971/1972, and thought he was an excellent teacher. Not only knowledgable in the subject, but a very nice person.
What I remember most fondly about Mr. Martin, was watching him coach at the weekly basketball games. Those basketball games were one of the highlights of my four years at Bensalem High School!
Rita Brophy Bianchi
Class of 1974
Donald Bradley (1969)
Mr.Martin once bet me a bottle of milk that I would fail the math test the next day. I got a B. I never got the bottle
of milk
Gary P. Gisondi (1970)
I was fortunate to have met Coach Martin when I was a troubled eighth grade social studies student of Larry Breiner. They suggested to my parents I continue to be permitted to continue in after school sports instead of the banishment they were considering due to poor grades and behavior. My participation in the Bensalem Basketball program was more important to my growth than any other facet of education the district offered and my association with the Martin’s a guiding force unequalled by anything other than my parents. His telling me to take the rest of the week off from practice due to my penchant for kicking the basketballs (helping me refocus and allowing participation in the most exciting season of any sport I ever played [’70 Basketball]) proved equally as important as he and his family leading me to Kutztown University. My entire teaching and coaching career was shaped by what I had learned from Mr. Martin as to this day are many facets of my life. My heart is saddened and can only imagine the loss his family, that I have had the privilege to be associated with in so many ways over the years, must feel. Doctor Dampman very eloquently and accurately described the man I knew but no words could ever express the appreciation and admiration I held for Coach Martin.
Gary P GIsondi (BHS '70 / 1975-2010 Faculty)
Michael J. Senser (1969)
I had Mr. Martin for math in my later years (I think Junior) My dad owned the hardware store in town. One Saturday I was helping dad out on the cash register and Carl came in. I Thought "What did I do wrong in class" I thought for sure he was going to talk to my dad about my grades (I wasn't doing that good in his class) Turns out he lived in Brookwood and just needed a washer for his faucent. After that scare I improved my math skills immensely. A great teacher and a great person. Miss you Mr. Martin.