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Marty Ingels
1936 - 2015
Marty Ingels
1936 - 2015
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BORN
1936
DIED
2015
Marty Ingels Obituary
A statement on behalf of Jones says Ingels died Wednesday in the Tarzana neighborhood following complications from a stroke.
Beginning in the 1960s Ingels appeared in episodes of many TV shows, including "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Bewitched" and co-starred in the 1962 series "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster."
He also had small movie roles.
The raspy-voiced actor later did voice work for hundreds of cartoons, commercials and video games. He voiced Pac-Man in the 1982 animated series.
Ingels also ran a talent agency that booked movie stars such as John Wayne and Cary Grant for TV commercials.
He married Jones in 1977.
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
112 Entries
Drew Cinque
May 29, 2025
I loved him as pac man growing up as im a 2000s kid such a shame he is gone i will miss you mr. Ingels
S. Jones
March 11, 2020
Can't believe it's been so long.
Ultimately I'm sad deeply.
Nevertheless, there no comedy without
Tragedy!
Jimmy Crawley
December 9, 2019
God is a God of all comfort and he will comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences...
Neil Morris
February 26, 2018
Thanks for bringing joy to so many people, Marty!
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Gale Peetros
December 7, 2017
Marty miss you laughter an lift in life rip
October 6, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Norma Sanchez
October 21, 2016
Mrs. Ingels I send my condolences and prayers to the family. Both of you have lived a good life, keep your head up always remembering the precious years as a couple, I loved you as I was growing up watching your show and Mr. Ingels too, pray daily for strength
Lorna and Butch Tobin
August 11, 2016
We recently heard about Marty. We are so sorry. Butch met Marty through a phone conversation over a year ago. I remember Butch saying..."what a character". His engaging personality left an endearing impression on all who knew him whether briefly or through the many years of his life.
Joe Casino
May 21, 2016
Last Time i saw you wasDowntown near across the Street from the beverly Center. You Parked ypur Antique Cadillac Convertible in frnt of the Drug Store and went inside.
David Wayne Cowardin
October 28, 2015
How a guy like Marty could capture a dish like Shirley I'll never understand but I'll say this, "That's the kind
of guy that'll always give guys like me hope."
Mike Laurie
October 28, 2015
Always enjoyed his unique quirky comedic demeanor. A bit brash onscreen but you gotta give him his props for being able to romance the ever-sexy Shirley Jones. I'm reminded of a song from The Limeliters folk group in the 60's called "Marty", which I believe they're singing in heaven now because the lyrics in part go, "...let's all move over for Marty, for Marty is not very big."
Woody McBreairty
January 1, 2016
Marty was so funny. I last saw him & Shirley at an event at The Pantages Theatre in 2014 & they were the consummate couple. I think they lived for each other. RIP my good & talented man. You will ever be missed.
Virginia Hinds
December 29, 2015
God bless you and your family,Shirley,in days to come. Rest in peace, Marty.
Jane Acton
November 23, 2015
Prayers...Marty. once represented me. The last time I saw you both was at writers conference at Treasure Island in Vegas. My best to you Shirley.
from Jane Acton
A Fan
November 17, 2015
Opposites attract, I love their love story. Rest in paradise
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
October 28, 2015
WE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO
TO THE INGELS FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Carol
October 28, 2015
My warm condolences to Shirley and the family, Marty provided rich entertainment with much laughter. may the God of peace, comfort you during this time of reflection and mourning.
A. Carr
October 27, 2015
Marty was such a funny guy. He brought much joy to us, his TV family. My condolences go out his wife, Shirley and all those who loved and were entertained by him.
May God's peace and fond memories give his loved ones comfort. Psalm 121
Carolyn M.
October 27, 2015
To The Family,
It is with the most heartfelt condolences sent to your family at this time of bereavement. May you find comfort from all your precious memories of Mr. Ingels; he was an amazing person. RIP Marty
Snoop Hall
October 27, 2015
RIP, Marty. Thanks for the laughs and making us all feel so good.
sara campos
October 26, 2015
R.I.P
A Fan
October 26, 2015
Mrs. Ingles: May your memories of him bring you peace.
Carol McGuinn
October 26, 2015
Shirley,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved husband.
RIP Marty
October 26, 2015
Please accept my condolences. May the prayers of family and friends comfort and support you at this difficult time.
Myrna Goldstein
October 26, 2015
Dear Shirley,
I'm sso sorry for your loss, we loved you both! You were at my son Glen ' funeral at our house in Beverly Hills, I will never forget how wonderful and caring you were! My son , Glen was friends with Patrick and was at your house quite often, Patrick was also at our house quite often, we loved him.
Marty was quite a guy and my husband Alan and Marty spoke often. We lived around the corner from you on Alta. I was so sorry and shocked and saddened to hear about this. We. new how much you loved him, and of course how much he loved you. you are a wonderful , and beautiful person inside and out and I wish you comfort and piece and all the best for the rest of your life! You deserve it!
Wish I could see you and talk to you In person,I really was not able to see you or talk to you at the time of my son Glen ' death-didnt get a chance to thank you or express my appreciation to you for just being there for us! Sending much LOVE to you from me, Myrna Goldstein
October 26, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss, losing a loved one is never easy. May your pain be eased by God's comforting promise of the time when we will never have to suffer such a loss one again.~John 6:40
Leslie Newell
October 26, 2015
Condolences to Shirley Jones. I am a fan. I know that you and he had great love for each other. May God be with you. Condolences also to Ingels and Jones families.
RA
October 25, 2015
My condolences to the Ingels and Jones family. While it is never easy to lose someone you love;hopefully God's reassuring words of Psalms 121 will ease the pain of your loss.
Lovina Wilcox
October 25, 2015
Condolences to Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels extended family. He was a very funny man and will be missed.
Rose F.
October 25, 2015
To the family and friends of Marty Ingles, Thank you for unselfishly sharing you father's sense of humor and talent with the world. Be assured that THE God above will bless him and never forget the joy he brought to the world. (Isaiah 49:15).
Rose F.
October 25, 2015
Shirley, God is knows your pain.For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,'... thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.(Jeremiah 29:11)The world shares your loss.
Mitch Friedman
October 25, 2015
Tough one to swallow for the friedman family
Jack Crawford
October 25, 2015
It was the Dick Van Dyke show when I first became a fan. Then when Marty joined Facebook, we became FB friends. He was nice enough to acknowledge many of my posts. He had such a great insightful outlook of our current government and political issues. His postings never ceased to amaze me. It was shocking, and sad to hear of his passing. We had just commented on each other's FB posting a week ago. Rest in piece Marty. My condolences to Shirley and the rest of their friends and family.
JJ
October 24, 2015
My condolences to the family . May God comfort you at this grievous time . Isaiah 61 : 2 .
Paul Alan
October 24, 2015
May the Good Lord Bless and console Shirley Jones and her Family. May God Bless Marty Ingels and welcome Marty into His Everlasting Kingdom.
October 24, 2015
We are sorry to hear about Mr. Ingels. Yes it's true soon God will bring our love ones back. And it will be right here on our earth where we were intended to live [email protected]
October 24, 2015
I tried to leave a message a few days ago,but Legacy did not want to print it. Please accept my condolences to you Shirley and your family. I am shocked and saddened by Marty's passing. I saw the two of you together on that Bert Convy game show Tattletales. I think you and Marty made a very nice couple. I enjoyed him as the doctor on the Addams Family who came to take care of Kitty Kat. I also liked him as The Dangerous Diaper Dan on Bewitched when he recorded Darrin's campaigns for the Wright pen campaign. Funny guy. I was shocked to hear the news. My sympathies to you and your family.
Diane Saks
Chandler, AZ.
Cj
October 24, 2015
May God comfort you all at this time.
Jennifer Baribault
October 24, 2015
Dear Shirley Jones and Family, I'm so very sorry to heard that your beloved crazy husband Marty Ingels pasted away after 40 yaers of marriages that you been with him. I saw you on The Marie Osmond show, may I say you look beautiful still when I used to watch the Partridge Show like you, David Cassidy who played Keith I had a crush on him, I still watch the reruns, I have the Dvd's two, Also, I saw Ruby & The rockits with David w/his daughter Katie along w/ his stepbrother Patrick, of course you Mrs. Partridge you made a few pop in the show, Also,I saw you made a few guest spots on The Drew Carey Show. I forgot to say I had a crush on your other son Shaun that he had a Show Nancy Drew Mystery, I remember on year for Christmas my sister book a record of Shaun Cassidy which I still have. I enjoy reading your book, I couldn't put it down, I remember one part of the book I read which you talk on a talk show that you said how Marty was trying to get your Phone Number to ask you out, which he call you when you where to you taking a bath! My thoughts, prayers go you, your Family @ this difficult time!
chris.A
October 24, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I would like to share this promise that will soon be fulfilled.
louise wisinski
October 24, 2015
Ms Jones, I'm sorry for your loss. Marty, you were wonderful and unforgettable.
Jane Acton
October 24, 2015
Dearest Shirley
It has been more than a few years when I saw you and Marty at the writers conference at Treasure Island in Las Vegas but throughout my occasuonal business connections with Marty..I must saw he was One of a kind and will be missed greatly. Heaven now has a brilliant PR man.God bless you and Marty.
October 24, 2015
So very saddened to hear of Marty's death. I really liked him and his crazy antics. I enjoyed working with him on a couple of pilots and his Chabbad fundraiser at your house a few years ago. He was really a true gentleman. Victoria (Sutton) Gammer from Long Beach.
Jane Acton
October 24, 2015
In honor of Marty
Jane Acton
October 24, 2015
Dearest Shirley
It has been more than a few years when I saw you and Marty at the writers conference at Treasure Island in Las Vegas but throughout my occasuonal business connections with Marty..I must saw he was One of a kind and will be missed greatly. Heaven now has a brilliant PR man.God bless you and Marty.
Gale Hunter
October 24, 2015
My deepest sympathy go out to the Ingles family and friends in the loss of your dear beloved one. You will be missed. May the hope found in Gods' word out weigh the grief you feel. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
Very soon, God will bring back our loved one.
D C
October 24, 2015
May the God of all comfort give you the strength and ability to endure the difficult days and weeks ahead. Psalms 83:18.
October 24, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Marty. Draw close to God and he will draw. Lose to you.
Sheila
October 24, 2015
Godspeed Marty.
Laurie M. Holland
October 23, 2015
To Shirley Jones and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Martys whit and charm will be missed. God bless you and your family at this time. R.I.P Mary. fan always from partridge family till today,
Cheryl Landin
October 23, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you and your family for comfort and peace only God can give.
Richard Rossi
October 23, 2015
Sending sympathies & prayers for peace and comfort. Met Marty at his home in 1998, then I guested on his radio show, he was a great host Saturday nights in Los Angeles. We had great talks on air about spiritual questions and the entertainment world. We gave mutual support to each other with some similar battles we fought and overcame. Saw him last at Sherman Oaks United Methodist Church screening for a film I made about Roberto Clemente. He is so kind. First thing he did was pull me aside to make sure I was doing okay personally. A funny, brilliant, & kind man who always got folks thinking, reacting, laughing, & discussing. I'm grateful we can still see him on some of the classic TV shows. Rest in peace as you are absent from the body, but present with the Lord. Love, Rev. Richard Rossi & family
October 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. During this difficult time, may you draw close to God for comfort and peace.
terry martini
October 23, 2015
god bless you Shirley in your time of mourning . rest in peace marty and condolences to the rest of the family.
P. Walsh
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
To Shirley Jones and family, my thoughts are with you all in your loss. Your husband brought laughter to the world and cheered the lives of so many people. Humor is a wonderful gift. Spending 40 years together, how very special.
May he rest in peace.
Ginger Blake
October 23, 2015
Marty was a force in this world, and a client of ours at the Jack Wormser Agency years ago. Gruff voice/kind heart. One year he bought me a pink leather brief case with my initials embossed in gold. May he rest well with funny angels all about him. Condolences to his family.
October 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Madsen
October 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
J Braddock
October 23, 2015
Goodbye Marty RIP God's speed
October 23, 2015
I thought he was great ! A funny guy who wll be missed .
Darlene Marino
October 23, 2015
Love, prayers and condolences to Shirley and her family at this time of such a sudden loss.
Love,
October 23, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. He will be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time. Please take care.
Noel Ballatin
October 23, 2015
For HE Will Raise Him Up On Eagle's Wings
Bear Him On The Breath Of Dawn,
Make Him To Shine Like The Sun,
And Hold Him In The Palm Of HIS Hand.
An Old Friend
AMS
October 23, 2015
My condolences to Shirley Jones, I remember Mr. Ingles on television as a young child. He was funny. You both set an example of true love in Hollywood and stayed together.
It's sad when we lose a loved one, God promises we will see them again. Pray to our most high creator at Psalms 83:18 so he can continue to give your family comfort and peace through this difficult trial.
October 23, 2015
Shirley and Family,
We are sending the family our condolences and prayers. He was a very funny guy. He's surely missed. We loved his TV Shows. His memory's will live on. God is our refuge and strength.--PS.46:1
October 23, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
laurie holland
October 23, 2015
My prayers to Shirley Jones and her family at this time. God give you the strength and love that you need. He was indeed a funny man! R.I.P. Mary! A fan for always....Laurie Holland- Lakeland, Fl
Carl Villanueva
October 23, 2015
So sad to hear of Marty's passing. May he rest in peace. My sincere sympathies.
chris cazzato
October 23, 2015
my condolences to mrs jones he was a good man.i liked him a lot.god bless him
Joyce Shaw
October 23, 2015
He used to crack me up. Always loved his off-the-wall craziness..Only 1 Marty. R I P funny man.
Belinda Beasley-Pace
October 23, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Joy Biyd
October 23, 2015
The world has sadly lost a comedian Icon! Deepest Sympathies, Luv, Strength & Special Prayers to Shirley, Shaun, Patrick, Ryan, DC, Beau, Katie & families from Aussie PF fan
Shirley and Bill, years ago
Bill Campbell
October 22, 2015
What a fine man! What a fine comedian! What a fine human being. The world is the loser in losing Marty. My heartfelt condolences to you, Shirley.
Lorna Michano
October 22, 2015
Sending our prayers and condolences to Shirley and her Family. Hold your precious memories close to your heart , gone but never forgotten RIP Marty
Pete Cullen
October 22, 2015
My condolences to Shirley Jones on the loss of her husband Marty!God Bless!
October 22, 2015
God bless...
October 22, 2015
To Shirley: Marty was a genius at comedy. He will forever be remembered with love by all of his admirers. May you be surrounded by love at this very sorrowful time. JM of New York
October 22, 2015
Dear Shirley and family. From one Pennsylvania girl to another, I send my condolences out to you and your family at this time. I am shocked to learn of Marty's passing, he was a funny guy and you both made a wonderful couple. My prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Saks
Chandler, AZ formerly of Philadelphia, PA
Adrian Barnette
October 22, 2015
We'll miss you !
Denise Hill
October 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
October 22, 2015
Ms. Shirley we are so sorry for your loss.
Carol Pierce
October 22, 2015
To The Family of Marty,
So sorry for your loss. I grew up watching all you guys and the Partridge Family was one of my favorites. May you find comfort in the lord. RIP Marty and thank you for the memories.
Melinda Sandoval
October 22, 2015
Dear Shirley Jones, I am so deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved husband,Marty Ingels. You are one of my favorite actresses and having grown up watching "The Partridge family" , I feel like I lost one of my own family members. The love that you had for one another has always shone through....no matter what.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
Sharon Weaver
October 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss Shirley, Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
Donna M.
October 22, 2015
All I can say is FUNNY. What a funny comedian he was. I'm sorry he's gone. Condolences to Ms. Jones.
October 22, 2015
Isaias 65.22.23. Nos lo asegura y sin falta se cumplira
October 22, 2015
Dear Shirley Jones,
I am sorry for your loss. May Marty always shine upon you with laughter and love.
Marty rest in peace.
October 22, 2015
Que muy pronto ya no existira mas sufrimiento y en revelasion21.3.4 lo asegura
Katie
October 22, 2015
Rest in peace"
Harry Simpson
October 22, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
October 22, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
October 22, 2015
NSorry for your loss. Remember that the God of tender mercies will grant you peace and much-needed comfort during this most difficult time .
October 22, 2015
Dear Miss Shirley Jones, I am so sorry to hear of this. aint love easy if its you love. may God be with you during this painful time love and prayers laura,elida, oh
Marge Damiani
October 22, 2015
Thanks for the laughs. Blessings and peace to the Family.
SKL
October 22, 2015
"REST IN PEACE' GOD BLESS THE FAMILY! John 3:16
mls
October 22, 2015
My condolences to the Ingels Family. May you be comfort by reflecting on the wonderful memories to treasure forever. God promise to remove all effects of death and the sorrow it brings. Psalms 83:18.
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