Obituary of Corey James Martindale

Corey James Martindale Hampton, NY – "Corey J", son of Michael and Laurie (Dunbar) Martindale of Hampton, NY passed away peacefully in his home on June 4th, 2017 at the age of 16, with his loving family by his side. Corey had a lengthy battle with an undiagnosed disease, now known as possible Mitochondrial/Leighs disease which is a rare and hard to detect disease that attacks the muscle and organs. Corey was born on May 2, 2001 at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT. He attended Granville Central Schools. Corey enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor activities. He especially loved riding four wheelers. He liked fixing motors with knowledge he gleaned from his father and grandfather, William Martindale. He was a huge fan of WOH wrestling, which he watched with his uncles and grandfather. At his 16th birthday party on June 3rd he was surprised by a special guest, Shane Alden, who was one of his favorite wrestlers. Corey loved going to work with his Dad at Camera Slate, and riding in the heavy equipment. His favorite music was Country. He loved fast cars and Chevy trucks, especially if they had squealing tires. Corey had a wonderful sense of humor and never lost it, even on his most difficult days. His humor, his positive attitude and his immense strength pulled him through the weakest of moments. He was predeceased by his Papa Anthony Cioffi and several great grandparents. Corey is survived by his parents Michael and Laurie, his brother and best friend Dylan, his two precious sisters Jordan and Alyssa and his brother Jaxson all of Hampton. Corey is also survived by his grandparents William "Bill" and Sherry Martindale of Hampton, Dawn "Delta Dawn" and Paul Doty of Rutland, Vt., Bobby and Elizabeth Dunbar of Proctor, VT., his great grandmother Catherine Martindale of Greenwich, and Phillip "Red" and Patricia Martelle of Wells, VT. Also surviving are his uncles Christopher (Danielle) Dunbar, Kevin and Bobby Dunbar Jr., William (Lee Ann) Martindale, Jr., Travis and Randy Felion and Aunt Sarah Martindale and her companion Rob and a very "special uncle" David Camera, Jr. of Poultney, VT. His life was filled with many cousins, extended family members and many, many wonderful friends. He also leaves behind his beloved canine companions Karma, Lilo and Zoey. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 9 at 6 PM at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY. Friends may call from 6-9 PM on Thursday, June 8 at the funeral home.