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Tuesday, May 05, 1998 Page:
Jerome Martis
May 3, 1998
Jerome M. Martis, 77, of East 10th Street, Berwick, died Sunday at the
Berwick
Hospital Center, BerwickBorn in Plymouth, Nov. 11, 1920, he was the son of
the late Michael and Catherine (Krisman) Martis.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Berwick.
He was recognized for his contributions to the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration as senior mechanical engineer and senior administration
scientist. He made major contributions to the success of the Relay and Nimbus
satellites. His main area of expertise was in the mathematical analysis of
spacecraft vibrations and spacecraft dynamics. He also received recognition
for his engineering on the Ranger VII spacecraft and many other projects.
He served as a private with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Aileen Verna (Beckley) Martis; sons David J.
Martis, Berwick; Jerome V. Martis, Larksville; three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Mary’s Church