Martin P Schwartz

Marty was born in Manhattan in 1928. After his father died when Marty was just 3 years old, his mother raised him along with his 2 older siblings, Frank and Estelle, as part of a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Marty told many stories of antics and experiences shared with his cousins, and remained close to them throughout their lives. Marty was the last survivor of that generation.

He joined the Army in 1951 during the Korean War and was stationed in Alabama. It was there that he tried to eat at a restaurant one night. The owner told him that he would not be served until he met the beautiful blonde young woman sitting at another table. Ever obliging and adventurous (and maybe also hungry), Marty met the love of his life at that table. What were the chances that those two native New Yorkers would meet in Alabama?! It was that night that Marty and Adrienne Koss began their lifelong love affair. They married in 1954 in New York, where they lived until moving to New Jersey with their 2 daughters, Susan and Nancy in 1964.

Marty had a long and illustrious career culminating in his role as President of the Jack Parker Construction Company. He was responsible for construction along the East Coast (in Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York), building large scale projects including office buildings, apartments, town houses, senior housing and many low and moderate income apartments. His projects also included the Parker Meridien Hotel in Manhattan.

Marty and Adrienne loved to travel, and together they explored the world. They were among the first US citizens to travel to China in the 70’s. Marty’s love of nature took them to many exotic locations around the globe.

Marty was an avid and talented athlete during the whole of his life. He began as a track star in high school, and in his adult life he could be found on the tennis court and golf course – passions he shared with Adrienne and his 8 grandchildren.

Family and friends were of utmost importance to Marty. He loved to laugh, entertain and tell a good joke. He made a mean martini and delicious egg nog from scratch.

He leaves behind his wife Adrienne, his daughters Susan Schwartz (and her husband Patrick Dinardo) and Nan Fechtner (and her husband Robert Fechtner), and his 8 grandchildren, Perry, Bobby, Jeff, Ben, Jamie, Josh, Zach and Sam.

A private family celebration of his life will be held on January 10, 2022. In lieu of flowers contributions to perpetuate his memory may be made to National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County; or to Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, New Jersey.

May his memory be a blessing.