William J. "Bill" Martin, of Westchester, was born on August 26, 1941.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and Geraldine Martin and his sisters Geriann and Maureen.  After a courage battle against COVID-19 and Parkinson's (Lewy Body-Dementia), he finally died peacefully in hospice.  On March 15, 1969, he married Susan Kein Martin.  Together the lived and raised their three sons, Sean, Brian and Timothy in Westchester.  He is survived by his wife Sue of Westchester, and sons Sean of Pacific City, Oregon, Brian (Jill) of Woodridge and Tim (Cheryl) of Elmhurst; cherished grandchildren Amy, Brett, Meghan, Abbey and Eric; brother Jim (Donna) of Birmingham, MI and multiple nieces and nephews.  Bill was a 1959 graduate of Fenwick High School, attended St. Bede's in LaSalle, IL and was in the U. S. Marine Corp.  He worked for Hawthorne Melody Dairy and Hill Farm Dairy.  Bill and Sue were owners of Ceramic Art Café in La Grange, IL from 1998 to the present.  It broke our hearts to lose him and part of us went too.  In life, we loved him dearly, in death we still do, and, in our hearts, we hold a place no one could ever fill.   He will be missed greatly by his loving family.  We wish we had more time together. Everyday was truly a gift.  In lieu of flowers, donations made to Wounded Warriors, Parkinson's and COVID-19 Research in Bill's name.  Rest in Peace Bill, Dad and Papa. Arrangements handled by Donald R Smith.  For information 708-772-0258.