Joseph D. Martinez Jr. passed away at home in Federal Way Washington on April 6, 2022. He led a life full of loving his family, friends, and helping people. After 32 years of working in aerospace, two years of which, he spent at NASA, he worked for the Mariners, catered and cooked for the homeless and numerous charities. He enjoyed hiking Mt. Rainier, snow and water skiing,camping, boating, fishing, softball, golfing, gardening, singing, performing in musicals, and cooking for family and friends He is survived by his wife Marjorie, first wife Patricia, children Daniel Martinez (Shannon), Bruce Martinez (Mai), Sheila Martinez, Denise Tarr, James Tarr, grandchildren and great grandchildren.