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Alexander Martin Obituary
AGE: 79 • Punta Gorda, FL
Alexander Martin, 79, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Brick, NJ, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. He was born Oct. 31, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to David and Anna (nee Arrelio) Martin. Alexander served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot and he flew 256 combat missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired as a highly decorated Air Force Major with a distinguished flying career and received the Silver Star.
Alexander will be greatly missed by his wife, Cathy; sister, Marianne (Steve) Goldman of Port Charlotte, FL; daughter, Kelly (Joe) Capriglione of New Gretna; sons, Shawn Rawa and Jason Rawa; step-children, Richard, Michael, Catherine and their families, all of NJ; and 13 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at American Legion Post 110, Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Memorial donations may be made to any Military charity of your choice. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Punta Gorda, FL.
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JAN AND PAUL PETERSON
October 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services
October 23, 2013
Offering our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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