John DeMartini, Northport PE teacher and coach for over 57 years, passed away on January 20. He is survived by his sister and her husband, Lynn and Stephen McDonald; nephew and his wife, Justin and Erica McDonald, and two nieces.

Known to students and colleagues as “DeMar,” John DeMartini leaves behind a legacy at Northport High School. He was the head coach of the Northport Tigers baseball team for over two decades. In September 2021 the Northport High School baseball field was renamed the “John DeMartini Baseball Field” in his honor.

A wake will be held at Chapey’s Funeral Home in East Islip on Sunday, January 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
Northport Baseball Booster Club
c/o Noelle Hardick
9 Tanger Lane
Northport, NY 11768

R-UTN members who have memories of John they wish to share can email [email protected]. Please write Website Memories as the subject, keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.