In Taunton, June 14, 2008 James R. Martin son of the late Joseph F. and Mary (McGrath) Martin died suddenly at the age of 47. Born and educated in Taunton, James was a graduate of Taunton High School class of 1978, and North Adams State College class of 1982. James was employed as a systems analyst for AAA in Providence,RI before that he worked for Citizens Bank in East Providence and Eastern Utilities as a system analyst in West Bridgewater. James also acted in many theater groups including the Black Box Theater in Mansfield. He found great enjoyment in films that he appeared in, Good Will Hunting, Fever Pitch and Blow Away. He was known as the P.I. Guy for a local Providence Law Firm in a commercial and also for WB Mason and Hannaford Stores. James was an active member at the PPAC and Friendly Sons of St Patrick in New Bedford. James was the brother of Marita Lonczak and her husband Jim of Ludlow, Ma and Richard “Dick” Martin and his wife Nancy of East Taunton. Uncle of Amelie Lonczak of Boston, Jennifer Martin of East Taunton and Alyssa Martin of East Taunton and an enormous cast of friends who will always remember him and smile. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday, June 19th at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Church in East Taunton at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton Donations in James memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.