- Date Of Birth: August 22, 1927
- Date Of Death: August 11, 2021
- State: Connecticut
Bernard Francis Martin, age 93, beloved husband of Roxanne (Gette) Martin for over 65 years, passed away on August 11, 2021. Bernard “Barney” was born on August 22, 1927 to Bernard and Dorothy (deWitt) Martin. He was a lifelong Fairfield resident.
After serving in WWII as a radar operator with the United States Navy on the USS Spangenberg (DE-223), Barney had a varied career which began as a bank examiner with NY State. Following that, he was a stock broker with Eastman Dillion Union Securities for 20 years. In 1971 he became the owner of Moody & Co.
Barney spent time volunteering in the Bridgeport School District tutoring at risk youth, as well as volunteering at Operation Hope in Fairfield for many years. An avid sportsman, Barney loved all racquet sports, golf, bowling and skiing. He skied all over the world, from Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mt. Washington to the Austrian Alps. He was a great supporter of youth sports, always encouraging good sportsmanship. Barney was known for his congeniality and sense of humor that brightened the lives of those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his loving wife, Roxanne, Barney is survived by his daughters, Dana Roxanne Martin, Christine deWitt Martin and her husband Daniel Schwab; his grandsons, Andrew Martin Linke, his wife, Bethany Everett, and Stuart Martin Linke, and his wife, Jamie Benway; his great-grandson, Levi Linke; and his great-granddaughters, Elsa Linke and Miller Linke. He is also survived by many nieces and Nephews.
