Saratoga Springs, NY - Edward D. Martenis, Sr. passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home after a short illness. He was 79. Born on June 25, 1932 in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Pucino) Martenis. Edward was a graduate of Troy High School, Hudson Valley Community College and attended the University of Arizona at Temple. He served in the United States Air Force in Germany as a Procurement Contract Specialist from 1951 to 1955. After his honorable discharged from the service, Edward was employed by the New York State Office of Military & Naval Affairs and was a member of the New York Guards. He later retired from the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene. Edward was an avid bowler and a co-anchor for the local television bowling program "King of the Hill". He was inducted into the Capital District Bowling Hall of Fame and one of his greatest accomplishments was having won 13 consecutive bowling matches on television. He also was a correspondent for the Troy Record, writing a weekly bowling column "Across the Lanes". In addition to his parents, Edward was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Helen (Dzyadyk) Martenis ; one brother, Rev. Arnold Martenisi, O.F.M. and one sister, Tina Pall. Survivors include his children, Edward D. (Barbara) Martenis, Jr. of Latham and Susan Anne Martenis of Saratoga Springs; siblings, Pasquale Martenis of Hudson Falls, Josephine Tombari of Berkeley, CA and Louise O'Brien of Waterford and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am Thursday June 30, 2011 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, PO Box 96268, Washington, DC 20090-6268. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.