Martin J. Hambrose

September 3rd, 2026, at 1:05 p.m., Martin Joseph Hambrose passed away at age 84. 

Martin grew up as a young child on Ardmore Ave in Haddonfield, NJ. Parents William C., Jessica A. (Sagorsky) sisters Cordie M. and Barbara A. Hambrose. Martin later settled on N. Oakland in Runnemede, where he spent the rest of his days. Martin was a graduate of Haddonfield High School, May of 59'. He then enlisted August of 59' in United States Air Force, where he served honorably for the next 4 years. Upon completion of basic training, Martin was attached to the 99th Bombardment Wing (Heavy), which was stationed at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts during 1962. Under Strategic Air Command (SAC), this unit operated B-52 bombers. Martin's duties, roles, and responsibilities as an ECM mechanic were maintaining the specialized radar-jamming, chaff-dispensing, and radio communications packed into the B-52, electronic warfare suites were crucial for blinding Soviet air defenses. Martin was discharged as E-4 crew chief Aug. Of 1963. Martin spoke proudly and passionately as it relates to his time in the service. He often described his experience as being most alarming as an active participant in Cuban missile crisis. It was the closest the United States came to engaged nuclear conflict.

Separate and apart from Martin’s military experiences, he also spoke fondly of time spent down the jersey shore specifically Ocean City. Martin’s parents William and Jessi owned a slice of heaven on beach block 4423 Asbury ave in Ocean City. Martin and his sisters enjoyed their childhood summers playing on the beach and soaking up the warm salt air. Martin enjoyed the simple things in life. He had a great appreciation for nature and the beautiful things in the world. He was smart, engaging, witty and thoughtful. He really made people feel comfortable in his presence. These are the qualities we will remember the most. Your impacts will follow all that love you. Martin is gone but never forgotten. 

Martin is survived by Wife Lynn M., Sons Tommy M (McKeever wife Kate) and Shane M. Hambrose (Wife Rielle). Daughters Kimberly and Colleen. Grandkids: Molly Rose, Shannon Riley, Charlston Lynn and Gavin Richard, Samantha and Kailey. Extended family’s nieces and nephews McKenna’s and Lynch's. 

Please join the family in Mass beginning at 12:30 p.m., on October 10th, 2026, at St. Theresa's St. Church Maria Goretti Church 13 E Evesham Rd. Runnemede N.J 08078 followed by a celebration of life for Martin at Philly Sports Bar, 31 S Blackhorse Pike Runnemede N.J 08078. Please consider a donation to woundwarriorproject.org in Martin's name.