Martin Frederick Rudy

Mr. Martin Rudy, 85, of Moreland, GA, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 4, 1939, in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Martin (Mac) Rudy and Eleanore Stelluto. Martin grew up in Bedminster, NJ, and graduated from Bernardsville High School in Bernardsville. While there, he formed a group called the Velvet Tones and played for school dances and sports events. After High School, he joined the Army in 1958 and served 3 years in Panama, playing for various social events and military ceremonies. Discharged from the service, Martin studied in the performing arts program at NYU, took private lessons on jazz trumpet, and taught preschoolers in the Head Start Program in Morristown, NJ. He continued his teaching career for 25 years in the Morris County School District, teaching orchestra and band in High School while playing in various local clubs and private parties. After retiring and moving to Newnan, GA, with his wife Shelley, he taught music part-time at Heritage School, tutored private students, and played for services at the Methodist, Central Baptist, and Presbyterian churches. He also headed a modern jazz group called The Jazz League, which played for a number of years at George Rasovsky's Ten East Washington Street in Newnan and at the City Café in Fayetteville. After moving to Miss Vicky's house in Moreland, Martin continued to play for weddings, church services, and private celebrations. He also spent many happy hours developing his elaborate N-Gauge train layout and working on his beloved BMWs, Jaguars, Mercedes, and Alfa Romeo's. A devoted animal lover, he spent much of his time with a succession of Shih Tzus and a quasi-feral cat named Cleo, who popped up in a holly bush one day. The visitation will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to The Newnan- Coweta Humane Society (www.nchrescue.org) Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Martin is survived by his wife, Shelley Laurin, and sister MaryAnn Albanese. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Martin Frederick Rudy

August 4, 1939 - September 22, 2024