Photo courtesy of Brooklawn Funeral Home - Rocky Hill
Feb 18, 1944 - Apr 19, 2025
Gone physically, but your spirit lives forever in our memories. Rest in power Uncle Marty!
LaToya White
June 16, 2025 | Fort Meade, MD | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judith Dailey
May 10, 2025 | Middletown, CT | Family
my condolences go out to my family beautiful cuz with a heart of gold riheavenly peace gone but never ever ever will be forgotten
adreanne ad good good
May 08, 2025 | Hartford, CT | Family
so very sorry to hear of Marty's Passing. Our prayers are with the family......... Joyce Evans and Betty Clancy. The Gomes sisters.
Betty Gomes-Clancy
May 07, 2025 | Hartford, CT | Friend
We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino
May 07, 2025 | Rocky Hill, CT
Martin Joseph Van Allen, 81
Sunrise: February 18, 1944
Sunset: April 19, 2025
Martin Joseph Van Allen passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at West Hartford Health &
Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Robert Van Allen and
Dorothy (Andrews) Conover.
Martin attended Hartford Public Schools and went on to become a skilled carpenter. He was also
employed for many years by the Hartford Public School system. Martin was a loving brother, uncle,
godfather, and friend - known for his generous spirit and warm heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Sonny Barkley, Robert, Frederick,
James, Raymond, and John Van Allen.
Martin will be lovingly remembered by his brother Richard Van Allen; sister Julia Robinson; and
Dawn Rozie Hightower, Kathleen Washington, and Jonna Eileen Albert, who were more like sisters
than cousins, sharing a deep lifelong bond with him. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces Tracy
Van Allen, Kathryn Van Allen, and Jonna Van Allen-Owens (Tyrane); goddaughter Neecy Little; and
lifelong friends Emma Britt-Daye and Lamont Britt. He is also survived by a host of other cherished
family members and friends...
Martin loved family gatherings, watching horror movies, listening to music, and scratching lottery
tickets. A proud New York Giants fan, he also enjoyed a cigarette every now and then. Martin
attended church on Sundays and found comfort in his spiritual routine. He especially enjoyed
home-cooked meals and the warmth of being surrounded by family. Known for his open-door policy
and welcoming nature, he was always ready to help anyone in need. Fiercely protective of his loved
ones, his memory will live on ...
A memorial service will be held on May 10, 2025, from 12-2p.m. at Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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