Dean Joseph Martin

December 14, 1962 - August 22, 2016

Dean Joseph Martin, 53, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly on August 22, 2016. Dean was born in Long Island, NY, on December 14, 1962, the son of Howard and Marlene Kolodziejski Martin. He grew up in Long Island and after school, went to work as a small engine mechanic. In 1994, he moved to Charlotte where he could be closer to his family. Dean enjoyed NASCAR and music, especially Elvis and Ricky Nelson. He also enjoyed long days by the pool. Most of all, he loved his family and friends and he will be missed by those who knew him. Dean is survived by three daughters: Jaime Vereline, Erin Martin, and Ashley Martin, all of Charlotte; his mother, Marlene Kolodziejski, of Oak Island, NC; and five siblings: Howard Martin and Donna Martin, both of Long Island, NY, and Joanne Stables, Thomas Martin and Keith Martin all of Oak Island, NC. Dean is further survived by the mother of his three children, Mary Spell of Fort Mill, SC, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Martin, and his stepfather, Donald Heyward. A Mass of Christian Burial for Dean will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte. Following the mass, the family will receive friends at their home, 5700 Selkirkshire Road, Charlotte, NC. Dean’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. Please take a moment to share a memory or photo on Dean’s tribute wall.