Paul Marte

On December 20, 2021, Paul R Marte, Sr died peacefully at home, exactly as he wished, on his beloved Block Island. He was 94 years old. He is survived by Sally, his wife of 61 years, their children Paul (Matthew Alland), Peter (Rochelle), and Susan (Bryan Sweet), and grandchildren Hannah and Cooper. He is predeceased by his parents and sister Marjorie. Paul was born in 1927 in Manchester, CT to Louis & Gladys (Rising) Marte. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1945. He served in the Navy in WW II. He attended Trinity College in Hartford and then law school at Boston University. Upon completing his law degree, he started a small law firm in Manchester. He continued at that practice until his retirement when he and Sally moved full time to their home on Block Island. Paul loved his garden, his family, reading, talking, singing, church & martinis. He lived well, laughed often, and loved deeply. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the Block Island Rescue Squad or the BI Medical Center. There will be a memorial service on BI in summer 2022. Details will be provided closer to the time.