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This is how much Edward J. Martinez of Elmhurst, Queens, knew how to appreciate the banquet of life: he carried a blanket in his car trunk so he would always be ready for a picnic. And with one of those aluminum-looking things that folds up into nothing, said his wife, Helen, wherever they went, biking in Connecticut, up to Vermont, he was ready. Also, there was a great list of things Mr. Martinez loved. He loved skiing, loved ice skating, loved to sky-dive, loved the opera. He lived, at 60, in the house he had grown up in on Cornish Avenue. He and his childhood friends from the block, now grown and married, formed themselves into an unofficial gang: the Screwball Club.
Mr. Martinez was an operations manager at Cantor Fitzgerald. His daughter Stephanie turned 18 four days after the attack on the World Trade Center. Mr. Martinez's 20th wedding anniversary would have been Sept. 19. Friends came over on both occasions and, on the anniversary, took Mrs. Martinez and her daughter out to dinner.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Martinez could not bear two things: people who "dissed" America, and racist remarks. He draped a flag on his house on Memorial Day and kept it out all summer. As a memorial to her husband, Mrs. Martinez plans to leave the flag out year round.
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Cathy
August 15, 2020
Edward, Ed, lived a house away from me on Cornish Ave. Lived with my mom and dad at the time. What a decent family. You always knew this was a family you could count on. Reading all the posts today breaks my heart. I hope his wife and daughter are safe and have healed enough to carry on. I will never forget.
December 10, 2019
Sorry for your loss....
Jane and Evan Turk
September 16, 2018
Today I visited the 9/11 memorial for the first time, and I paid my respects to Ed Martinez. I met Ed through my aunt Rose, who lived across the street on Cornish Ave in Elmhurst. My husband, Evan and I were grateful for his help with my Aunt Rose, who was elderly, and at times looked forward to his handyman' skills with small repairs around her apt. We thank you, Ed, for your kindness and generosity.
S J. Friscia III
August 19, 2014
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Meg Koller
September 11, 2011
I met you when I came in for a job interview at Cantor fitzgerald.. you were very cool.. God Bless you and your family.. I will never forget..
September 12, 2007
"Keep The Faith"
P Tabbernor
December 25, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 15, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Marga Natera
September 14, 2002
In the first anniversary of 9/11, my high school gave us names of the people who perished during the attack, and I got Edward Martinez, we wore their names on our wrists the whole day, I just want to say to his family, that I'm really sorry this had to happen, and that from all my classmates and me we wished you the best.
Bridgette Martinez
September 11, 2002
Mr. Martinez-
Just letting you and your family knew that you are in my prayers. I never met you or anybody in your family, but I feel a special connection because we share the same last name. Que Dios este con toda su familia.
@)->----- In loving memory of all the Martinez's and every other life lost on that day.
Christopher Mehl
September 11, 2002
I worked with Ed at Cantor for almost 2 years. He was the man who interviwed me for my position and showed me the ropes. He was an extraordinarily generous and wonderful man who always brightened my day. I loved to sit with him in his mess of an office, listening to his stories and teasing him regarding how long it had been since he had seen the actual top of his desk. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and loved ones on this anniversary. I love you Ed, and miss you much.
Charles Teske
September 11, 2002
Today, September 11, 2002, I shall be singing in the bass section for the performance of Mozart's Requiem honoring those who died a year ago and those who live on after the loss of their loved ones. My wife, Lilo Peter, will be singing the alto solo part. Over a hundred singers have been working hard for four weeks, joined by the orchestra members in the last two. We care. I shall wear a white cardboard heart attached to a red, white, and blue ribbon, bearing the name of Edward J. Martinez. My thoughts will be with him and with you, who have shared in his life.
Beth Alford
September 10, 2002
Just remembering Ed and his family as the one year anniversary of this horrible tragedy nears. You are dearly missed and often thought of.
Carol Trimmer
August 19, 2002
I have known Helen Martinez all my life. We grew up in Bay Ridge. I met Ed about 22 years ago. I remember going dancing with them and my late husband at Rosie O'Grady's. We danced at their wedding, which took place on my 17th anniversary, Sept.19. I have seen their daughter, Stephanie, grow into a lovely young woman.
Ed proved himself a hero once before at the World Trade Center. He will always be my hero and I will miss him. I wear a flag pin everyday in his memory. God bless.
Darlene Eustace
March 11, 2002
I spoke to Ed several times every day when I worked for Spartan Electronics, a company he bought equipment from. I loved talking to him and he always had wonderful things to say and was always very funny. I always said that I was going in to see him when I was no longer working for the company, but as usual there was no time. I am so sorry I never called him again. I miss him every day.
March 1, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN EDWARD J.MARTINEZ AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE FLAG HE LOVED SO MUCH..MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Miichael Shugrue
February 25, 2002
The Martinez and the Shugrue families have lived on Cornish Avenue for over 50 years. Eddie was the "neighborhood repairman" who made house calls. He was always a shoulder to lean on.He took time for people.
He showed us how to live life. My sincerest sympathy and condolences to his wife, Helen, and daughter, Stephanie.
Msgr. Michael P. Shugrue
Raleigh, NC
Dennis Davignon
February 17, 2002
First let me say that Ed was a best friend. I grew up on Cornish Avenue in Elmhurst living across the street from him. Although, 3 years his junior we became good and fast friends. I looked up to him as a brother I never had and did not hesitate to go to him for advice and counsel. We were in the Navy at the same time but regrettably we did not serve together. He introduced me to the arts and skiing and once, on a whim, we went to Europe together for two weeks to hone our meager skiing skills. I am proud to say I’m a charter member of the Screwball ski and bike club.
I will never forget Ed, I will see him standing on his front porch in his T-shirt in the dead of winter, going to the local ice cream parlor for a goopy-gook, riding on the chair lift at Hunter Mountain but most of all just being the best friend a guy could ever have.
Party hearty in heaven Ed and save a beer for me.
Dennis Davignon
St. Augustine FL.
At his 60th birthday party held in Maine,
Stephanie Berardesca
February 4, 2002
Those of us who were privileged to have Ed as a friend know how much we have lost. He loved his family and his friends; to him, they were life itself. He was the most special man who touched the lives of many people in millions of ways. May he rest in peace.
Eugene F. Klausman
January 21, 2002
I worked for Univac - Unisys for many years and always loved running into Ed there and at Cantor until '91 when I retired. Ask Ed a question and never doubt the accuracy of the answer. He was a wonderful man
Rich Bolton
January 12, 2002
Rest in Peace Ed
Beth Alford
January 3, 2002
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. I worked with Ed on a daily basis and never have know a man so proud of his family. He talked often of his wife and how proud he was of his daughter when she went off to college. I will always remember Ed and the smile he put on everyones face. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers as will his family.
Teresa Jahn
December 23, 2001
We thank Edward for the time he helped protect our country in the Navy. Such a dedication comes with a brave heart that cares deeply about our country and his fellow man that lives here. May Edward's courage, his life, love and spontaneous picnics live on in all who love him. We are very sorry for your loss of Edward. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Fran Bulaga
December 3, 2001
I didn't know Ed personally, but I had heard so many good things about him. My son John E. Bulaga JR always spoke so proudly of him.
I proudly display a picture of Ed, Troy Nilsen and my son in my home. The picture was taken on May 2001 ontop of the World Trade Center 1. All of these gentlemen were proud to be Americans.
God Bless them all for contributing so much in their short life time to technology.
midalyn rosa-piccirillo
October 11, 2001
I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be on you,your family and friends. Have faith in that one day you will meet again. God is giving you strength and comfort in Him. May God Bless You!
Stephanie De La Rosa
September 30, 2001
I am saddened by the immense loss of so many wonderful people of New York. Even today I still find myself becoming choked up and teary eyed for such an unexplainable loss. Just remember that you are not alone. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. May God bless and take care of your family.
Christine Alvarado
September 25, 2001
Your loss is felt by all of us.
Carmen Garcia
September 25, 2001
Siento mucho tu perdida, que Dios los bendiga.
Barbara Bolin
September 24, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
EDWARD MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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