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Bernard Martin Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
Bernard Joseph Martin, 90, of Oak Harbor in Vero Beach, Florida passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his home.
Barney was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mabel (nee Hartnett) and Joseph B. Martin, Jr. He graduated from Regis High School and Fordham University in New York City, and was also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, he successfully completed the V12 Program at St. Lawrence University and graduated from The Midshipman School at Notre Dame. He was a graduate of the Japanese Language Program in Colorado and Oklahoma and served in Naval Intelligence.
Barney retired from the Montclair Bancorp as Chairman and Chief Executive Office. Prior to that he was a senior officer at Blyth Eastman Dillon. His early career was with Citibank.
In addition to Johns Island and Oak Harbor Club in Vero Beach, he was a long time member of the University Club and Japan Society in New York City. He was also a member of the Montclair Golf Club.
Survivors include his daughter Suzanne Martin of San Francisco, California; a sister Mary Louise Jensen of Arlington,Texas; and his grandchildren, Jenny (Gilbert), Julia, Greg and William. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Honey and Chase.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Hannon Martin, second wife Dorothy Magher Martin, son Lt. John B. Martin, II, daughter Linda Martin Law, son Christopher H. Martin and son-in-law Richard J. Calhoun.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 or Whole Family Health Center, 981 37th Place, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Attention: Gerald Pierone, Jr. M.D.
Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair, New Jersey where services will be private.Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
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Pat Meyer
December 18, 2015
My sincere condolences to Suzanne and family. I have worked with Barney for 15 or so years at MSB and I have never met a more inspiring and kind leader. He has had a lasting influence on my life, teaching me to accept people for what they CAN do, rather than what they CAN'T do. My life has been richer for having him in it.
December 17, 2015
Sincere condolences goes out to the Martin family for your sad loss. May GOD be a source of comfort and strength as you mourn your loss.
Marcia McCotter
December 17, 2015
Hi Suzanne, you might not remember me, but when I saw your dad's obituary in the paper this morning I had to send this brief note. I'm the youngest McCotter, Marcia, and I have such wonderful, fond memories of all of the Martins, especially in Madison, Connecticut. I adored your mom and dad, who, along with you, had suffered such horrible tragedies!
I'm not sure I should go on and on at this point, but I'd love to hear from you and I'm going to leave my email address. [email protected]
I'm thinking of you, and hoping life has treated you with the kindness and peace you deserve!
December 16, 2015
A great and good man among men! Uncle Barney is the best. A terrific and fun family man, he, as our mom said, "always does the right thing". We always felt he was in charge of any situation, 'real life', social or otherwise. Many of the Martin family photos and memories are because of Barney. You always wanted to be at your best around him, and you were better for it. We'll all miss Uncle Barney dearly, and he'll always be with us. God Bless! Nephew Joe Bernard Martin, and all the Martins...
Lynn Arzt
December 13, 2015
I was so sorry to hear this today, he was a favorite of mine for so many years from when he first rented a home from me in Grand Harbor & was always a joke between us that I lent him my china. I have seen him around the Oak Harbor Club House over the years, I will miss him.
Cleo
December 13, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mr. Martin's passing. He was a favorite with all of us at Perkins. Always upbeat and cordial, he was a customer we looked forward to serving.
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