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Vernon Martinez Obituary
MARTINEZ, VERNON M., 46, - of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Mount Holly died Sunday, August 24th, 2008 in Annapolis. Mr. Martinez was born in Everux, France and was a longtime resident of Mount Holly. He was a graduate of Rancocas Valley High School and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. While at the Academy he was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. After his graduation, he served in the Navy at various stations and, retired in 2004 with the rank of Lt. Commander. He had also been an instructor in Surface Warfare and was Department Head during his career. Following his retirement, Mr. Martinez was employed by ManTech International Corp in Arlington, VA. as a senior engineering specialist. He enjoyed football, collecting baseball cards and playing golf. Son of the late Jeris Martinez, Vernon is survived by his mother La Verne; a daughter Caitlin, a brother Dana Martinez of Toms River, a sister Cheryl Breitzman of Galloway and his fiancee Lisa Gregoire of Arnold, MD. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11AM at the Perinchief Chapels 438 High Street, Mount Holly. Interment, with honors will be at Brig. Gen. Wm. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown. Friends may call Friday from 10-11AM at the funeral home.
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Rocky Goins
August 30, 2008
Vernon was always a gentleman. We were in the same company at the Naval Academy for 4 years, and I always admired his music talent and grace. My family's prayers go out to his family and his fiance. I am quite confident that Vernon will be watching over all of them with God above.
Paolo Lombardi
August 29, 2008
I'll never forget his unique spirit and kindness.
Fred Fox
August 28, 2008
From our family to yours... Our prayers and thoughts are with Dana and the Martinez family.
Lisa (Karrer) Thomas
August 27, 2008
Mrs Breitzman, I am sorry to hear the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you. May God comfort you all during this time.
Former student
William Monk
August 27, 2008
On a boy scout camping trip, a couple of guys played an old trick: where one guy crouches behind the intended victim, and another guy pushes him over. They didn't realize that the pine tree behind Vernon wasn't going to jump out of the way, so when Vernon was pushed back, and he slammed his head on the pine tree, he had every right to be furious - or get people in trouble. But Vernon didn't say a word; no anger, no squealing on the idiots who pushed him. He just got up and showed everybody what a class act he was.
It must have been rare for two guys from the same high school to get into the Academy in the same year, but it was no surprise when Vernon and Sam Howard made it.
Bob Powell
August 27, 2008
As the summer winds down, I often reminisce of the good times at Westwood SC. Vern was a part of those special childhood memories of mine. Thanks for the memories! God Bless
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