Obituaries

alexiS “Bunny” MaRTin

Sunrise: May 4, 1948 - Sunset: June 19, 2023

Alexis Martin (affectionately known as Bunny) was born on May 4th, 1948, in Harlem, NY. Alexis attended public school in Queens, NY and graduated from Jamaica High School in 1966. For many years she worked at The Bell Atlantic Phone Company and for NYC ACS Social Services where she retired. She had been a Rochdale Village resident since 1977.

In 1970 Alexis met the love of her life James (Jim) Martin, Jr. at The New York Telephone Company. They married on March 29th, 1975. To this union were born two sons: Brian Martin, Sr., and Michael Martin whom she loved dearly. Alexis was loving, loyal and a doting Great grandmother who never missed a milestone or event in their lives. She was the one who kept the family in the loop with updates and never missed a birthday. You could always count on Alexis to recommend a good TV show or movie. Her laugh and heartwarming smile will be sorely missed.

Alexis Martin passed away on Monday June 19th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her Father: Herbert Adams, Sr., Mother: Gloria Adams, Sisters: Deborah

Adams-Broughton and Diane Adams. Brother-in-law: Archie Prioleau.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Her Husband: James Martin, Jr., Sons: Brian Martin Sr. and Michael Martin. Grandchildren:

Brian Martin Jr., Alonzo Martin, and Desiree Martin. Great Grandson: Andre Martin. Two brothers: Herbert Adams, Jr. (Joyce) and Ronald Adams Sr. Sisters: Angela Smith (Tyrone) and Joanne Adams. Sister-in-law: Elveta Michele Martin-Prioleau, Nephews:

Kareem Phillips, Theus Adams, Ronald Adams, Jr., Jared Mcfarlane and Nathaniel Prioleau. Nieces: Kariesa Mcfarlane, Tyechia Smith, Tori Bazuaye, Jean Austin and a host of relatives and friends.

Jeannine MaRie gRangeR

Sunrise: January 27 - Sunset: April 10, 2023

Jeannine Marie Granger was born to Woody and Agnes Granger on January 27 and had one older sister, Crystal D. Granger. She attended PS 138 and Junior High School 231. She graduated from Springfield Gardens High School. Then she attended Bernard M. Baruch College, graduating with a BBA, in February 1990. She proceeded to get a Master’s of Business Administration from Saint John’s University before becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

Jeannine worked for New York State Tax and Finance for several years. Transferring to New York State Department of Financial Services earning the title of a Financial Services Manager 1 in the Foreign and Wholesale Banks Unit. A job she really enjoyed.

Jeannine was a resident of Rochdale Village, Inc. for over 40 years, living in Building 12 the whole time.

Jeannine was a Toastmaster and was very involved with The Toastmasters organization for several years. She was an aspiring pianist and organist. She was working on her third degree from Nyack College, specializing in Organ.

Jeannine had a servant’s heart. She was a very sweet, gentle, and kind person. She was always trying to encourage and help people; encouraging them to achieve their dreams. She enjoyed being creative and made some of her own jewelry. She enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. She liked playing board games and spending time with her family. She was a good singer and knew how to harmonize once you started singing. Very sentimental. If you ever gave her a card or trinket she kept it, no matter what it was.

She served at Evangel Temple for over 30 years in various positions, choir, ushers and finally as a Trustee and Board member. She was very committed and dedicated in serving the Lord in this capacity.

Jeannine suddenly became ill December 2022. She was a very private person and did not want anyone to know what she was dealing with. Through the whole ordeal, the needles, tests and various doctor visits, Jeannine was strong and was determined to trust and believe God for her healing. She was going to do whatever it took to overcome. She fought that illness until April

10, 2023.

I see Jeannine beaming now. Smiling with happiness, love, and peace. No more pain.

SHE IS FREE… She fought a GOOD fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7). Jeannine, you were and always will be loved! We miss you SO MUCH!!! We, (I) love you…

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