MARTIN HEITZMAN

MARTIN HEITZMAN, MD (born December 13, 1937 in Trenton, New Jersey) died peacefully in his home October 28, 2012 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Nuala, his three children, Daragh, Mary and Gael. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren Martin, Max, Caroline, Catherine, Stephen, Brendan and Kimberly and his siblings Judy, Fran, Barbara, Marylin and Tommy. He met the love of his life, Nuala, in Dublin, Ireland, where he married, before returning to the United States to practice medicine. He served in the U.S. Military as the Chief of Neurology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, before working in private practice for almost three decades. He taught medical students, interns, fellows and residents at multiple medical institutions throughout his career. He also served as a past president of the Texas Neurological Society. He loved life and to laugh with family and friends. Martin was a man of both great integrity and generosity and was deeply loved by his family. He will be greatly missed. On November 3, at 10AM there will be a Catholic Mass in the chapel at Loretto Academy High School. 1300 Hardaway Street 79903. A reception will follow at El Paso Country Club at 5000 Country Club Place 79922