Mr. Christopher Cole Martin, 61, of N. Utica, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 16, 2024.

     Christopher was born in New Hartford, NY, on January 22, 1963, the son of Thomas Martin and Karen Hanno.  He was raised and educated in New Hartford, Utica and Syracuse areas.  Chris was a gentle soul and didn’t have a bad word to say about anyone.  He loved to sit outside his home and play his guitar and when he was younger enjoyed traveling.  Chris also was a practicing Buddhist.

     Christopher is survived by his mother Karen Falatico and her fiancé Allen St Germaine, Yorkville, NY and his brothers Michael and Daniel Martin, both of Utica.  He is predeceased by his father Thomas Martin.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Christopher’s funeral service on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 6:30PM, from the Heintz Funeral Services, Inc. 408 Herkimer Road, Utica, calling hours will be from 5-6:30PM from the funeral home.  Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.