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Martin M. Dolley

Martin M. Dolley

Martin (Marty) Michael Dolley, 84, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on January 26, 2025, at home under the loving care of his family and HPH Hospice. Marty was born in Queens, NY, on September 11, 1940, one of six children to the late Martin Michael Dolley and Margaret (Baroni) Dolley, and moved to Citrus County in 1986 from Mt. Upton, NY. He was a retired operating engineer in the construction industry and served our country in the Naval Seabees. Marty was a devoted Catholic and a proud union and VFW member. 

 Marty had many passions – racing homing pigeons, collecting Lionel trains, farming, woodworking, and volunteering in 4H, to name a few. He spent many years trailering cattle and horses to shows for his grandchildren, friends, and anyone who needed a ride. He was also known for helping his neighbors, friends, and others at any time of day or night. Marty also proudly spoke fluent Spanish and Italian, his Mother Margaret’s native language.

 Left to cherish his memory are his wife of  50 years, Diana (Wandell) Dolley, of Dunnellon, FL; three children, Jonathan (Jamie) Stark of New York, NY, Marnie (Bill) Ward of Inverness, and Lisa Gray of Dunnellon, FL; and six grandchildren, De, Megan, Rebecca, Diana, Will, and Grace. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. 

 The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 30, at 11:00 AM from Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church of Beverly Hills. The Rev. Fr. Gregory Andrews will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow on Friday, January 31,at 9:30 AM at Florida National Cemetery. The Marion County Honor Guard will render Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

3 Comments

  • Margaret Giordano Posted January 28, 2025 4:38 pm

    My Uncle Marty was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many. He was always there with a helping hand or a funny story. He loved to reminisce and talk about his family. Since he was the youngest of 6 he had so many amusing memories to share. Although at times he did embellish to make it more interesting. I was privileged to have him as my Uncle Marty and he will always be remembered with love.

  • Deb Drexler Posted January 28, 2025 11:19 pm

    Uncle Marty will be held in my heart forever. He was a man of many interests and loved by so many friends and family. He expressed his opinions clearly and definitely – it was rare to not know where he stood on an issue. Uncle Marty was all about family, and his wife, children and grandchildren cared for him with devotion and patience over the past three years. Marge is 100% correct; his stories and memories were welcomed – and will be missed. He was the last of his generation in our family – I will miss his strength, advice and love most of all.

  • Alison Keen Posted January 30, 2025 5:00 pm

    Uncle Marty was very close to my Mother Marian.So, we spent a lot of time with him upstate. In the summer and even in the winter. It was always fun especially when his son Marty Jr. was there as well. Later when I moved to Florida he got to know my children great memories. Will love and miss him.

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