Martin-Godofsky-Obituary

Martin Godofsky

Columbus, Ohio

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GODOFSKY Martin Godofsky, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Leah Metchnick Godofsky, who died in 1998, and his brothers Arthur and Irvin. Martin leaves behind his loving children, Joyce (Dr....

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I worked at Martin's in 1982 and 1983. I worked in the Deli and I've always had good memories of the store and employees. This was my college job so Martin helped put me through college.

Growing up in Whitehall, my parents made it a special outing to go to Martins, on E.Broad St. We enjoyed the fresh cut meats and would go home make a feast of roast beef, on hard rolls, your famous potato salad. Tradiditions started there and still are in my family. There was never a "True Martins Deli Market" to be found elsewhere. Mr Godofsky would tease my sister and I when we came into the store, and I believe that is where I had my very first Kosher Dill pickle, the size of my hand! What...

We are so sorry to hear of Martin Godofsky's passing. As members of the extended Godofsky family, we always enjoyed talking with him at family reunions. He was a joy to be with!

So sorry to read about Martin's passing. We knew him from the Livingstson Ave. days and will always remember his warm smile and friendship

I knew Martin at the first store before he moved to Bexley. My mother took me. Going to Martin's was always a pleasure and I looked forward to Martin saying hello.
I'm entering this in the guest book on behalf of my late mother, Reva Lipson. I'm sorry I am not able to attend the service this afternoon.

I enjoyed visiting Martin when I would come into town and eating dinner with him at your house. He was a great man.

Jason

What a gentle and loving man Martin was! On so many occasions we celebrated with Michael and Carol with Martin and Leah. He had such a wonderful smile and and zest for life. He will be missed by so many and remembered by all who knew him!

Bill and Sue Purdy

MY SYMPATHY TO MARTIN'S LOVELY FAMILY...I SOLD MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE TO MARTIN IN THE EARLY 1960'S ...HE WAS A JOY AND AN INSPIRATION TO DO BUSINESS WITH...