I loved you yesterday, I love you today, I will love you tomorrow.

OTEGO - Martin A. Ackley, 83, of Otego, passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

He was born Jan. 14, 1939, in Oneonta the son of Donald and Honora (Wilson) Ackley.

Growing up, Marty's family moved from Franklin after his father passed away. They lived in California and finally Florida. Marty moved back to Franklin to finish high school and lived with his aunt and uncles on the Ackley Farm. He graduated from Franklin Central School with the Class of 1956.

On Aug. 2, 1978, he married his loving wife and best friend, Bonnie, on Long Island. They lived in Otego ever since.

Marty worked at Bendix-Scintilla now Amphenol for 30 years. He started as a machinist and Union representative. He was offered a supervisor's job then became a general supervisor until his retirement. After that retirement he worked for Prudential Insurance and then Mirabito managing the Radio Shack. When that closed he did purchasing for Mirabito. He also drove the pace car at Afton Raceway on Friday nights. When he retired (again) his daughters said no more retirement parties.

Marty became active in the Otego Fire Department although not a fireman. He volunteered often when they had work days. He served on the board of fire commissioners for 20 years, 10 years as chairman.

In his earlier years he raced stock cars at Morris and some other tracks. In 2005, Marty was inducted into the Old Timers Stock Car Hall of Fame. He was also a longtime NASCAR fan and attended many races.

Marty was an ever faithful New York Giants fan and was able to attend many games over the years.

Most of all, Marty was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was so very proud of his family. His greatest joy was being with them. He also cared greatly for his many friends over the years and of course the "gang" of 10. All of these people are now being a huge support system.

Marty and Bonnie also traveled extensively, including two cross country trips to see many national sites and visit family and friends. Myrtle Beach was a must in October with the "gang."

Marty is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ackley, Otego; two daughters, Cindy (Terry) Peck, Arizona and Cheryl (Joe) Rotolo, Oneonta; three grandchildren, Shawna (Jared) Vagliardo and their son, Aden, Jenna Rotolo and Terrell (Lakasha) Peck and their children, T.J. Jr. and Levi; five sisters, Sally Smith (Joyce), Georgia, Judith (Joel) Ross, Florida, Margaret Ross, Florida, Lenora (Bob) MacDonald, North Carolina and Edie Ross, Florida; sister-in-law, Victoria Green; brothers-in-law, Michael Landy and Jim (Bev) Carlson Landy; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Honora Ackley; aunts and uncles, Dorthea (August) Kuppens and Gerald Ackley; and in-laws, Jerry and Libby Landy.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St. Oneonta. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, also at Grummons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Otego.

For those who wish memorial donations may be made to either the Otego Fire Department, P.O .Box 467, Otego, NY 13825 or Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 E. Main St., Sidney, NY 13808.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.