Nancy J. Martinez, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jane (Buck) Bickford; and the beloved wife of Angel Martinez who she married on April 28, 1971 at St. Albert the Great Church in Tonawanda, NY.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She was employed as a cashier for many years at the former Hills/Ames Department Store.

Nancy was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. John de Lasalle Church where she volunteered daily. She also enjoyed volunteering at 66 ^th Street School for many years, and was a former Cub Scout Leader.

Nancy and her husband, Angel, loved to travel throughout the world including Hawaii, England, Ireland and Portugal. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband of 50 years, Nancy is survived by her two sons, David Martinez and Adam Martinez; her cherished granddaughter, Isabel "Izzy" Martinez; two sisters, Kathy (Chris) Cosgrove and Tricia Bickford, her beloved niece, Nikki Koralewski and beloved cousin, Danny Bickford; her brothers-in-law, Santos Martinez, Richard Martinez and Robert Martinez; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Nancy was predeceased by her brothers, Gary Bickford and Lee (Susan) Bickford.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 7 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 9:15 AM followed by Nancy's Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John De LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.