Martin S

Booth

Martin Booth, 73, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020. Services will be postponed until it is safe for all of Marty's many family and friends to gather in person to celebrate his remarkable life.

Born on December 8, 1946 to Betty Anne Salay and Jack Booth, in Englewood, NJ. Martin was a longtime resident of Fairview. He grew up on 9th Street, attended Lincoln School, and graduated from Emerson High School, Union City, NJ.

In Fairview, Martin Booth was known simply as "Uncle Marty." He'd served as president of the Fairview Little League in the 1970s, after years of coaching teams himself. He was President of the Fairview Board of Education and was a longtime Chairman of the Fairview Planning Board – all while maintaining his position as Democratic County Committeeman of the Borough's fifth district. When he passed, the town's schools all changed the placard signs on their lawns: "Thank you, Martin Booth, for your years of service."

Marty was a profile in contrasts: a crusty demeanor with a heart big enough for everyone he met. He could teach you to bunt a baseball, scrutinize a school budget, and give you directions to any location in the greater Bergen Country area. Marty didn't have children, but there were many children who counted themselves lucky to have him in their lives.

Mr. Booth is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Carol Dorsey and his brother, Robert Booth.

He is survived by his wife Helen Musella; brother John Booth Sr.; nephew John Booth Jr.; nieces Kelly Knight; Christine LaSala; Lauren Grecco; his goddaughter, Melissa Giangrande; and close friend Paul Juliano.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cliffside Park Fairview Little League in his memory would be appreciated.