New York, New York
A List of Things to Love
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.
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.
Cathy
August 15, 2020 | Neighbor
Sorry for your loss....
December 10, 2019 | Toronto
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.
Jane and Evan Turk
September 16, 2018 | NY
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
August 19, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
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..
Meg Koller
September 11, 2011 | NY
"Keep The Faith"
September 12, 2007 | NY
Remembered By
Rich Bolton
December 28, 2006
In memory....
P Tabbernor
December 25, 2006 | Victoria, BC
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.
Kristine
November 15, 2006 | Tecumseh, MI