West Hartford and Branford, Connecticut
CASPER, Martin S. Martin S. Casper, 77, beloved husband of Kathleen (Ganley) Casper of West Hartford and Ft. Meyers FL, died, Friday, (June 6, 2008). He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Irving and Beatrice (Milner) Casper. Martin had a distinguished career as an outstanding executive. He began his executive career as National Sales Manager of Smith Corona Typewriter Co. where he worked for 17 years; he next served as Vice President of Sales for Royal Typewriter. He also served as Hertz Corporate Vice President and later Corporate Vice President of McGraw Edison of Chicago where he worked for seven years. He also served as President of Hedstrom Corporation of Bedford, PA. and President of Carlton Santee of California, he was also Chairman of Denman Tire and President and COO of Jepson Corp of Chicago, IL. He later served as Vice Chairman of Thermadyne in St. Louis, MO. While living in California Martin served as President of the Prison Board, and President of the Boys and Girls Club. He was very involved civically and served on many boards. He did volunteer work for Lee Memorial Health Ctr. Ft. Meyer, FL and UConn Health Center. He was an ardent golfer and was a member of Lexington Country Club Ft Meyers, FL, and a member of Farmington Country Club. He adored the theater and was an avid coin collector. He and Kathleen traveled extensively. Martin had a wonderful sense of humor and he will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him, his personality was larger than life. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Barry L. Casper and his wife Jodie of Studio City, CA, and Dr. Scott E. Casper and his wife Carly of Branford, a daughter Cathy Lynn Rothwell of Largo, FL, six grandchildren, Rachael and Lisa Casper, Chelsea and Hilary Casper, Tara Douglas, and Thomas Rothwell, two great grandchildren, Alaya and Logan Douglas. The funeral will be Friday, June 13, 2008, 11 a.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke, Wethersfield. Entombment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.
Read MoreMarty, is my second cousin. I am Eugene and Sandra Goldsmith's son. I only remember the stories that my Dad told me and he always spoke highly of him. I am sure I met him, but I cannot recall. I wish I would have taken the time to see him during my travelling in the military. My wife Stacey and children, Brittany and Justin send our prayers to his family.
Robert Goldsmith
June 16, 2008 | Brandon, MS
Marty is my cousin. I have loved him like a brother. We have always been very proud of his accomplishments and he was always liked by the people he was associated with. We didn't always stay in touch as we should have, but when my daughter's family lost their house to Katrina he and a few of his friends were right there with offers of help and I expressed it to him and wish to tell the other people thankyou. I want to express my sadness to his immediate family.
Eugene Goldsmith
June 13, 2008 | Avondale (New Orleans), LA
I was an original neighbor of Marty and Kay at Lexington. We were right next door. They were so very nice to me during my divorce. I shall remember Marty's smile. Kay, my sympathy is with you and your family at this time.
God Bless.
Linda Cosmas - Esbjorn
June 13, 2008 | Ft. Myers,, FL
I'll miss the thursday night poker and occasional golf matches with one of the world's most endearing individuals. He was quite a character and a learning experience to be around. We will all miss him.
Jim and Nancy Farrell
June 13, 2008 | West Hartford, CT
Marty, as my father likes to call him, was my father's cousin. As a young man, Marty lived with my father, Gene, in Birmingham for some time. My father was an only child, but he always refers to Marty as the brother he never had. The expressions on my fathers face when he tells stories of the escapades he and Marty used to get into are priceless. Although, I have only met Marty a few times that I remember, I know that his presence had a profound effect on those around him and that he will...
Michael and Brandon Goldsmith
June 13, 2008 | Kenner, LA
Marty is my dad's cousin - my second cousin. I lived in Louisiana until recently, so I was not fortunate enough to see him much. After my husband and I lost our home in Hurricane Katrina, Marty offered to help in any way and did. We so very much appreciated it. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He was a remarkable person.
Kathleen Goldsmith Cannon
June 13, 2008 | Chesapeake, VA
We are sad that we will be missing a good neighbor, but know that he is with God and without pain and suffering.
Matilda & Jim Wilson
June 12, 2008 | Fort Myers, FL
It was with sadness that I read about Marty's passing. I have and will continue to pray for you, Kay, and the entire family. I will be having a Mass offered at the Convent by Father Bill Mulcair.
With love and sympathy,
Intensive Education Academy
Sister Helen Dowd
June 12, 2008 | West Hartford, CT
Kay
Just to let you know my thoughts are with you.
Mary Miskelly-Poirot
June 10, 2008 | NH
