Martha Fink Obituary

Martha Bernice Forman Fink

Resident of Millbrae

May 11, 1927-Dec. 2, 2010

Born in Philadelphia, Martha Fink was a graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls and theUniversity of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. She was the proud owner of a chain of travel agencies, and one of the earliest to earn certification by Institute of Certified Travel Counselors (ICTA). She was a popular public speaker, taught Travel Sales and Marketing classes, published 2 books and was renowned for her wit and prodigious memory for good jokes. She had a passion for liberal politics and had a razor sharp insight. Martha resided in Philadelphia, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Carmel Valley, Brentwood, and recently moved to San Mateo, then Millbrae. She is survived by her three children, Randy Sahae of Millbrae, Amy Fink of San Bruno and Adam Fink of San Carlos as well as her niece Susan Forman Villalobos. She is also survived by her brother Edward Forman, and her five grandchildren, Raj Sahae, Jason Neofotistos, Ravi Sahae, Aaron Neofotistos and Rachel Fink.

It is requested that memorial donations be made to eitherPhiladelphia High School for Girls, or Lions Clubs International Foundation.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Fink

10 Entries

Jim McCarthy

November 28, 2020

Would like to say Martha and I were colleagues of a sort. When I got my CTC from ICTA in 1977, she was one of the first to congratulate me for being the first non-travel agent to qualify; my certificate was #991, and they only numbered the first thousand. Last time I saw her was when I had dinner with her and Amy at Crown Center in Kansas City, just before I left TWA's Breech Academy, ten years later. My own "Bride of 60 years" passed away just last week, at age 83, and I miss them both very much.

Jim McCarthy

June 28, 2011

Amy,

I am so sorry to find your mom's obituary, when I was trying to find an address to re-connect with an old colleague with whom I shared so many fun moments at Breech Academy.

My bride of 51 years and I re-located to the Ozarks of Southern Missouri - about 30 miles west of Branson - a few years ago and, as recently as 2008, lost another dear friend and colleague. I don't know if you remenber Armin D. Lehmann - also another ASTA speaker like Martha. Pat & I took the Empire Builder from CHI to PDX then drove to Coos Bay to celebrate his 80th birthday in May of that year. He was in remarkable shape, mentally, but passed away just 8 months later.
It is hard to believe so much time has passed since we worked together (last time I saw you, you had just gotten engaged to a Greek, somewhere), but the memories linger on. I guess those were really special times, and I remember them fondly.

XXOO,
Jim McCarthy, CTC

joan cole

January 16, 2011

I've known Martha for many years. She was a wonderful, warm person with a great personality. I'm very sorry for your los.

Newton -|-

December 8, 2010

To the Fink family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. It's hard losing your mom i know to well. Give yourself time to heal, and you do that by taking one day at a time. There is going to be times when it hurts just to hear her name, see her favorite foods, desserts, and then there is going to be a time when you can say her name without falling apart and that's when you know your heart <3 is starting to heal. The pain never goes away but it get's easier to handle the sorrow in your heart <3. May she R.I.P :)

Julia Winston

December 6, 2010

Dear Amy,

My deepest condolences on your mother's passing. May sweet memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Sincerely,
Julia Winston

Gary Silvestri

December 6, 2010

Amy, Jason & Aaron,
Our condolences on the passing of your mother and Grandmother.
Gary & Aleta Silvestri

Janine Damato

December 6, 2010

Dear Amy,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing you were a very devoted daughter to her.

Janine & Larry Damato, San Bruno CA

December 6, 2010

Dear Amy: I was greatly saddened by the passing of your mother, she was a wonderful kind woman and a devoted mother. I remember her well during the years I worked at the travel agency. She was a great help during those difficult years of my widowhood.

Your guidance helped me to continue on in travel for many years. since then I have accumulated seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. No more travel but my life is full at 91 years.

I know what a sadness it is to lose a parent, and pray with the love of family and a busy life and your innate strengths you will be reminded of the many happy years with your mother. She was a dynamic woman.

With fond memories.

Jerrie Rubenstein Wacholder

Bonnie Wallsh

December 5, 2010

Adam, thank you for sharing the horrendous news of your mother’s death with me. When I first read your message, I couldn’t stop crying or shaking in shock and I have been thinking of your loving mother who I have known for more than 30 years. Tears are streaming down my face as I am writing to you now and I will be sharing my thoughts and prayers with you by letter when I have had time to gather my thoughts. I forwarded your message to Adrienne Marks who had a very similar reaction that I had. I am sorry that I can’t be with you in person tomorrow to hug each of you and support you any way that I could. I had hoped to see Martha this week but my speaking engagement was cancelled and I was planning on meeting her next month when I visit my daughter. Words can not possibly express the depth of my sorrow and your incredible loss. Hopefully, phenomenal memories will help sustain you and know that she is with you Dad looking down over you.

NICK / GLORIA BARBAROTTO

December 5, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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