James T. Martin, 75, passed away peacefully on March 10. He was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Walter Martin of Upper Montclair. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Kathleen Maher Cocca, four children – Lora, Chris (Laura), Jim (Laurie) and Kevin; nine devoted grandchildren: Alex, Michael, Brian, Christine, Olivia, Bridget, Tommy, Colleen and Morgan; and two brothers, John and Gordon.


Mr. Martin was the long time proprietor of Bill Hollar Automotive in Montclair, a former employee of Montclair Auto Parts, and served proudly as a member of the New Jersey National Guard.


Visitation will be Sunday March 13th from 1pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm at Caggiano Memorial Home. A mass will be offered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Montclair on Monday 10:30am.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint John’s Soup Kitchen at 22 Mulberry Street in Newark, NJ 07102.