Patricia Capra Martinez

She was born in Englewood, NJ to her mother Angela Silio and her father Charles Capra.

Pat worked as a bank teller part time and while working she met and later married her husband, Ralph Joseph Martinez, on September 10, 1966 in Tenafly, NJ. They became interested and involved with the dog breed, Keeshond, a Dutch barge dog.

Pat and Ralph left Rockaway, NJ in 1981 and moved to Jacksonville, FL. In 1981 they established the company Gemini Logistics, a consolidation warehouse company still active today. Along with running a busy company they were very active with their love of the Keeshond breed and Pat worked with and served as an officer on the board of the Greater Orange Park Dog Club, she was a Vendor Chair for many years contacting vendors to be at the shows, collecting fees and working on the set up at the shows. She was made a Lifetime member of the Keeshond Club of America (KCA) after being a member for over 50 years, donating her time, energy and memorabilia to the KCA. Pat was also a breeder of champion Keeshonden and her kennel was named “Gezang” (which means 'Song' in Dutch) all her dogs had names that were songs and she was meticulous in making sure the dogs were bred appropriately with detailed Pedigree Certificates. Many of the dogs she kept were being shown in dog shows around the USA, earning many titles including Grand Champion. Her dogs were definitely her beloved children.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents Angela and Charles, her husband Ralph, her sister Angela, her sister Margaret and her brother Charles.

A catered Celebration of Life will be held September 28, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00 pm at Hardage Giddens Riverside, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205.

Pat was very passionate about donating to many organization such as, St. Jude's, Doctors without Borders, Salvation Army, and Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. Please, in lieu of flowers consider donating to an animal rescue organization of your choice or one of the above mentioned trusted charities.