Martin C. Jorgensen

Martin Carl Jorgensen, 84, passed away at his home in Ithaca, N.Y., on August 12, 2026.

Martin was born on November 4, 1941, to Wilbur and Dorothy Olmstead Jorgensen, in Waterloo, N.Y. His family moved to Massachusetts, and he had many fond memories of his younger childhood in Fairhaven, MA. His family later moved back to the Finger Lakes region of N.Y., where his family lived on the family farm in Hall, N.Y.

He is survived by his brother, David L. (Barbara) Jorgensen; his brother Steve’s partner, Dan Laliberte; his children, David O. (Kathleen) Jorgensen; his daughter, Karen (Mark) Miles; his son, William “Bill” Jorgensen; his grandsons, Erik Jorgensen, Zachary Jorgensen, Aaron Jorgensen and Jason Fields; and his granddaughters, Caitlin (Corey) Cooke and Jennifer (Rafael) Fields; as well as several great-grandchildren. He is also remembered with love by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Martin was predeceased by both of his parents, as well as two of his brothers, Stephen “Steve” Jorgensen, Richard “Dick” Jorgensen and his wife, Liliane; and his daughter, Elisabeth “Betsy” Zulick.

A family celebration of his life will be held at the Little Church Cemetery in Hall, New York, on September 26, 2026, at noon. Donations in remembrance of Martin can be made to the Jett Foundation, to help with medical research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in honor of his grandson, Aaron. Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, N.Y. is assisting. www.perkinsfh.com