Born on September 3, 1949, in Buffalo, he was a son of Louis and Helen (Cannon) Frascella. On April 12, 1969, in Hamburg, he married the former Christine R. Seiders who survives.

He was a graduate of Hamburg High School. He was employed as a Conductor for Conrail prior to his retirement.

Martin enjoyed trap shooting, reloading ammunition and his classic cars. He was a member of the Holland Rod and Gun Club and the Sons of the Shawn M. Clemens Memorial AmVets Post 1 in Cuba.

In addition to his wife, Christine, he is survived by two sons Michael Frascella of West Valley and Joseph (Lisa) Frascella of Franklinville; a daughter Lisa (Terry Forward) Frascella of Friendship; his grandchildren Maria, Kate, Rachel, Lauren, Reagan, and Louis; two brothers Paul Frascella of Naples Florida and Jim (Tina) Frascella of North Collins; two sisters Susan (Ken) Rogers of Ohio and Mary Lalley of Hamburg; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1-4:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Judes Chidlren’s Research Hospital of Oshei Children’s Hospital.