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March 3, 1948 – January 13, 2026
Martin Stephen Herzlinger, of Freehold, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Marty was born in Newark, NJ on March 3, 1948, to Samuel (Simon) Herzlinger, a CPA, and Beatrice Rosner Herzlinger. Along with his older brother George, the family moved to Short Hills in 1950.
While at Millburn, Marty nurtured his curiosity of how things interacted in the Chemistry Club, how things were built in the Architecture Club, and the possibilities of technology in the Audio-Visual Aids department. He also played the clarinet in the MHS Marching and Concert Bands.
After MHS, Martin attended the Stevens Institute of Technology, from which he graduated in 1970 with a BS in Physics. In 1968, he was awarded the Homer Ranson Higley prize for the student with the highest average in mathematics for his freshman and sophomore years. In 1970, he received the Alfred M. Mayer Award for excellence in the lecture, recitation, and laboratory courses in physics. At SIT, Marty was named to the dean’s list multiple times.
Martin got his PhD in Physics from Harvard University and did nuclear studies at the Cornell University. He built a career as a systems engineer for Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, AT&T, and IBM in Holmdel. Martin was a senior IT specialist who tested operations systems.
A man of many talents and interests, Marty had a lifelong love of learning and creativity. He enjoyed walking and photography, baking and cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors. An avid hiker, canoeist, bicyclist, and gardener, Martin embraced nature and an active lifestyle. Known affectionately as "Mr. Fix-It," he had an extraordinary ability to repair just about anything and was always eager to lend a helping hand.
Martin was predeceased by his parents and his brother. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Cohen Herzlinger, his children, Anna Kogan (Uri) and Sam Herzlinger (Stevie), and his grandchildren, Abe Kogan, Simon Kogan, Ilona Herzlinger, and Frances Herzlinger, who were the joy of his life.
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Willard 'Bill' Wadt
When we were lined up in our robes ready to march into graduation my nose started to bleed profusely. Marty saw my predicament and came to help me as I raced to a bathroom in the high school. Thanks to Marty, we were able to rejoin the procession. I will never forget his kindness which amplified his brilliance. I mourn his passing and send my condolences to his family.
Alan 'Al' Ganek
Marty was always very nice, incredibly smart, and he had a great sense of humor. He was always willing to share his considerable knowledge and he kindly answered many science questions for me. He was also the guy who really knew how everything worked on the A/V team. I'll never forget how he routinely scored higher on the PSSC Physics tests than oiur teacher, Mr. Feldman. Despite his considerable prowess in Math and Science, he was always very modest about it and was willing to be helpful to others.
Daniel Palumbo
Very Sorry to hear this.
My Condelences to the Family. Rest in Peace Marty.
JoAnn 'Jo' Weinberg (Pasternack)
My first memory of Marty is as one of the AV guys, the people who made films work in class. It was harder, I think, than doing magic. In a way it WAS magic!
I just reread his profile. I had forgotten that he had gone to Stevens Tech after MHS. That was my dad's alma mater, and I am reminded how Marty was science smart like my father. Marty was a sweet person, too.
May his memoryl be an enduring blessing.