Mr. Tirso “Terry” Antonio Martagon, aged 81, of Nelliston, NY, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on July 16, 1945, in Little Falls, New York, the cherished son of the late Tirso and Gladys Ambridge Martagon. A 1964 graduate of Fort Plain High School, he proudly enlisted in the US Air Force in 1965, serving until 1969, and later joined the US Air Guard in 1980, continuing his dedicated service until 2001.

A lifelong resident of the area when not in service, Terry was a familiar and beloved presence throughout the local valley. He worked at Beech-Nut as a plumber for 40 years, and for many years as a courier for NBT Bank. His commitment to community was evident as a life member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post #3275, and a member of the Fort Plain AM Vets, American Legion of Fort Plain, Canajoharie Fort Plain Elks Lodge #2621, the former Canajoharie BPOE Eagles, and the Canajoharie Moose. He cherished time spent golfing and bowling with friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Peter Ciani, aunts Alice Zimmerman, Janet Rice, Natalie Yager, Eleanor Ambridge, uncle Nelson Ambridge, and family in Mexico.

He is survived by his son Terry and wife Sherri Martagon; sisters Elena (DeWayne Mereness) and Elisa Crosson; longtime partner Debbie Eckler; grandson Tyler (Kristina Phillips); aunt Adeline Skee; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends both locally and in Mexico.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Houghtaling and Hanley Funeral Home, Canajoharie, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope, Fort Plain, NY. Also, a celebration of life will occur at the Canajoharie Moose on Friday, November 13, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post #3275, 30 River St, Fort Plain, NY 13339 or the Fort Plain AM Vets Memorial Squad,990 State Highway 163. Fort Plain, NY 13339 .