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MARTIN DROPKIN Obituary

DROPKIN, Martin B. Age 87, of Wayland, passed away on October 2, 2019. Beloved father of Keith and his wife Shelley, Joseph and his wife Suzanne, and Lauren. Survived by his loving partner Nancy Matza and her family. Adored grandfather of Stephen, Korey, David, Eliana, Nate, Lia, and Maxi. Dedicated attorney 55+ years in Somerville. Services on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:30 am at Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, followed by interment at Puritan Mt Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087 with "Martin Dropkin" in the memo, or online at giving.mskcc.org check "Make this an honor or memorial gift". Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak Funeral Directors - brezniakfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2019.

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Walter Taylor

October 29, 2025

Love you marty----wally taylor

Donna czernetzky

July 11, 2021

I worked for Martin many years ago. I just saw he has passed. He was a good man and in my prayers. It has saddens me to hear of his passing.

Danny Sordello

August 28, 2020

Martin was my corporate atty. when I was a Century 21 franchisee in Revere. I'm very sorry to hear that he has passed. God bless you Marty and peace to your family.-----Danny Sordello, Hull, MA.

Steve Hopkins

January 12, 2020

I enjoyed Marty so much. His passing leaves a sadness in my heart. Loved that man
Steve Hopkins

Mark Robinson

October 6, 2019

Mr Dropkin ,
I will carry your advise the times I sat in your office in tears as you softly spoke words of couragement to me
I'll never forget
You are sadley missed deep in my heart

Fred and seena Berkowitz

October 5, 2019

We are so sad about the passing he was a great guy and funny our sympathy to all who loved him

October 4, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Donna Nicol NWH nurse

October 4, 2019

We are so saddened to hear of Marty's passing.

We will miss our dear friend , and will remember his kindness, strength, friendship , and brilliant mind.

Rest in peace, Marty.
Bonnie Minkovitz and Russell Cramer

October 3, 2019

WE will miss our dear long time friend. Rest in peace Marty. Abe and Anita Kaufman

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