Obituary of Martin M. Sanders

Martin M. Sanders, Jr., 80, of Campbell Hall, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Martin was born May 11, 1937 in Bronx, NY, the son of Martin M. Sanders, Sr. and Catherine (McDermott) Sanders. Marty was a Stone Derrikman and Rigger with Local Union 197. He was a licensed Master Rigger with unlimited capacity designation and teacher in the local apprenticeship program. Marty was an iconic figure in the Industry and ran work at such projects as the CBS building and 85 Broad Street in NYC, Multiple casinos in Atlantic City, and the Einstein Memorial in Washington, DC. Martin was elected to the Orange County Legislature in 1974, serving Blooming Grove, Hamptonburgh and Maybrook. He was known for "bringing home the bacon" - finding funding for Blooming Grove Senior Center, Fire Department and the Humane Society. He was also an entrepreneur owning a myriad of diverse businesses including Sanders Sanitation, Rte 208 Sunoco, Redwood Fence Co., Allied Building Contractors and was a local real estate agent. Marty also drove a bus for the Washingtonville School District. A collector of antique cars, his favorite was his Model T Ford. An avid pinochle player he taught all of his children and grandchildren how to play. He was a connoisseur of fine food and Pepsi. Marty's greatest pleasure was spending time with his extensive family and hosting many gatherings. While a "people person" with a dynamic presence that was larger than life, his gentle soul earned the loyal affection of his cat, Cinder. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne V. Sanders at home; children, Kimberly Sanders-Eachus and husband Christopher of New Windsor, Martin Sanders III and wife Susan of Bloomingburg, Mitchell Eugene Sanders and fiancée Ercyla Schulz of Bloomingburg, Robert Wells and wife Robin of Bloomingburg and Douglas M. Sanders and wife Danielle of Goshen; sister, Catherine Sanders of Manhattan; Poppy to 21 grandchildren: William Sanders Miller, Rebecca Sanders Eachus, Sarah Roughan, Jaclyn Eachus, Martin Sanders IV, Michael Sanders, Brian Sanders, Alex Sanders, Joseph Sanders, Robert Sanders, M'lissa Ann Jones, Christine Sanders, Andrew Sanders, Erin Sanders, Lauren Sanders, Brett Sanders, Nicole Reed, Kaitlyn Wells Monahan Teri Calhoun, Elizabeth Schulz and Kylla Schulz; and Poppy the Great to 13 great grandchildren: Robert Casiano, Giavonna Miller, Liam Miller, Brody Roughan, Amelia Roughan, Madelina Sanders, Aubrey Sanders, Evangeline Sanders, Adeline Sanders, Emma-Lee Jones, Margaret Mae Jones, Alyson Monahan and Jameson Monahan. He was predeceased by his daughter, Karen Wells, brother, Jackie Sullivan and sisters, Betty Doran and Margaret Lyons. Visitation will be Friday, January 12 from 1 to 5 PM at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc, 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY, with the funeral service at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 7 North Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen. To leave a condolence visit www.donovanfunerals.com