12/09/2025
Martin A. VeRost, Sr.,
of Hamburg, NY, age 82, beloved husband of Karen (Fulwider-Walker) VeRost peacefully passed away in Buffalo, NY on December 2, 2025 surrounded by his wife, children, family.
He is the dearest father of Gregory VeRost, Wendy (Dave) Koteras, Martin Jr. (Beth) VeRost, Raymond Walker, Edwin Walker, Gregory Walker. He is survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins in Pennsylvania and friends at Mission Hills Village.
Marty was the loving son of the late Joseph (late Virginia Lohman) VeRost of Grand Island, NY and the loving grandson of George (late Mary Rusnak) Verost Sr. of Hawk Run, PA
Surviving are brothers, Russell (Carol) VeRost and Gary (late Arlene) VeRost. Predeceased brothers are James (late Mary Jane) VeRost, Joseph Jr. (Linda Smith) VeRost.
Marty graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1961 and was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, serving in Germany (Ramstein) and in France as a jet engine mechanic from 1961 - 1965.
Marty graduated from Erie Community College with an Associates Degree in Structural Design, Strength of Material. Working for Rebco Steel and Dobbie Foundry in Niagara Falls, NY. Then Marty founded and was co-owner of RGM Structural Steel Detailing, Inc., Oliver Street in North Tonawanda, then in Grand Island, NY. Marty successfully managed and marketed RGM for over 30 years; he was NISD Certified Senior Detailer; various engineering software programs utilized; design and math skills. He was skilled with automobiles from classic cars to mechanics and in his later years enjoyed shuttle driving and dealer trades for Basil Ford, Buffalo, NY.
Marty had many hobbies including photography, classic cars, camping, swimming, traveling, painting in the style of industrial abstract in his later years. He received awards in photography in PA and NY and for his two Chevys, 1963 and 1966 SS.
Marty volunteered for SABAH (Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped . . . Elizabeth O'Donnell) for over 5 years as the Program Chairman for her annual ice show at the Aud, Buffalo, NY.
Marty had fun and joy being with his grandchildren, when they were young, having them for the weekend to spoil them and love them and then attending their sports events. After retiring in 2006 Marty and Karen enjoyed living full time in a HR motorhome for 8 years seeing our America and returning each summer to WNY.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Youngstown, NY; a Trustee for many years at Escarpment Lutheran Church, Lewiston, NY and a Board member of the Victorian Springs Condominium Association, West Seneca, NY.
We will remember Marty's warm and caring smile and his kind ways; his deep rooted faith in Christ Jesus. A cousin said, it was like you knew Marty forever when you met him. Romans 8:38-39. There will be no prior visitation. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marty's honor to St. John Lutheran Church, Youngstown, NY. Arrangements by Loomis, Offers & Loomis Funeral Home Inc. (Hamburg Chapel). Please share your condolences at: www.loomisoffersandloomis.com or https://www.facebook.com/lolinc1918/