Barry L. Martin
January 20, 1951 ~ August 15, 2019
Barry L. Martin, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at UH Cleveland. He was born January 20, 1951 in Painesville, the son of Stanley Martin and Alma (Spear) Paine. He married Denise Marthey on February 8, 1975 in Mentor.
A 1969 graduate of Mentor High School Barry loved golfing, cooking, and most of all the time spent with his family. He worked as a Machine Operator at Avery Dennison for 23 years and retired in 2010. He served as the Chaplin for the Sons of the American Legion Post 112. Football was a huge part of Barry’s life. An avid Buckeyes fan, football Saturday’s were a way of life. His love of Blue Streak Football led him to establish the Madison Gridiron Club in 1999. Barry’s greatest passion was supporting his sons and his grandchildren at their various sporting events.
Barry is survived by his loving wife Denise, his sons: Michael (Jessica) and Nicholas (Kristen) Martin; grandchildren: Rebecca, Lauren, Ethan, and Dylan; brother: Scott (Debbie) Martin; sister: Shelly (Francisco) Daniel. He was preceded in death by his father: Stanley Martin; mother: Alma Paine and step-father: James Paine.
Family and Friends will be received from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made in Barry’s name to the Madison Gridiron Club, 3100 Burns Road, Madison, Ohio 44057 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148.
Behm Family Funeral Home 26, River Street, Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Without even realizing it until now, seeing Mr. Martin every time I went home to visit, either out and about, at a football game, golf outing or pretty much any Madison High School event was something that always happened and was part of my visit. He always shook my hand and smiled and asked how I was doing. Unless acting was a secret hobby of his, I always felt he was genuinely happy to see me. I will miss that. Thanks Mr. Martin for supporting me when I was at Madison High and always being part of my trips home. Sorry to the Martin family for their loss. Gary Skoch
So very sorry to learn of his passing. I will be traveling with Erica next week, but will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers. RIP Barry.
Denise I am so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. My mom Ora loved you guys. It saddens my heart. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. With deepest sympathy Cyndi williams