Anthony Fred Martino

Anthony Fred Martino “Tony”, age 76, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2026 after a brief illness. Son of the late Fidele and Carmela “Millie” Martino, Anthony was born on June 7, 1950. A lifelong resident of the Mid-Hudson Valley, he spent countless hours volunteering at community events and assisting many friends, family members, and acquaintances in need. 

After graduating from Kingston High School Class of 1968, Anthony subsequently attended Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, NY, and received a Bachelor’s Degree from The State University of New York at Potsdam in 1972. 

From 1970 to 2008, Anthony was employed at Rondout Manufacturing Corp. in High Falls, NY, having provided almost four decades of service to the company while fostering and maintaining hundreds of business contacts throughout the years. 

On August 5, 1972, Anthony wedded wife Gerit Martino (Bracklow) of Accord, NY at a quaint ceremony in Stony Hollow, (Ulster County) NY. In 2025, the couple celebrated their 53rd year of matrimony. 

His greatest joys were preparing exquisite holiday meals for friends and family, barbecuing at summer gatherings, as well as cooking at the Cantine Field Concession Stand in Saugerties for many sports events including Babe Ruth Baseball. 

A lover of automobiles and any topic automobile related, Anthony reveled in buying and selling vintage vehicles and parts, attending antique and classic car shows, and meeting and greeting automobile enthusiasts at events and gatherings. For years, he could be seen proudly driving his 1931 Ford Model A hotrod (nicknamed “Rusty”) at many local classic car venues, and was a member of car club “The Igniters”. 

He also enjoyed taking walks around his neighborhood with German Shepherd “Einstein” and Doberman Pinscher “Chloe”, and was an avid fan of the “film noir” movie cinema style. 

Anthony is survived by wife Gerit Martino (Bracklow), sons Anthony B. Martino and Garrick E. Martino, and is predeceased by son Theodor “Teddy” G. Martino, (all of Kingston, NY). He is also survived by brother Joseph Martino, nieces and nephews, and is predeceased by sister Janice Martino (Rossi) of Baltimore, Maryland. 

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm, with the funeral service taking place at 7pm. A tribute for Anthony can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.