Bruce Alan Martin
July 01, 1948 - September 08, 2011
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Bruce Alan Martin
July 01, 1948 - September 08, 2011
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Bruce Alan Martin
Born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948
Died September 8, 2011 and resided in Trabuco Canyon, CA
Bruce Alan Martin, 63, passed away on September 8, 2011 in Laguna Hills, CA. Bruce was born in Hartford, CT on July 1, 1948 to Elsa and James Martin. He attended grammar through high school in Coventry, CT. Following high school, he completed a communications school in Washington DC and worked as a Disc Jockey in Willimantic, CT. He enlisted in the US Navy, serving five years during the Vietnam War. Bruce furthered his education at Manchester Community College, CT and University of Redlands, CA earning a BS in Business Administration.
Bruce met his wife Nancy in Manchester, CT in 1976, moved to Orange County, CA where they married in 1978 and have lived while raising their two daughters. Bruce worked in the Aerospace Industry in Quality Management for 30 years.
Bruce loved country music, cooking, golfing and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid sports fan and loved the NY Yankees. He had a great sense of humor and kept those who surrounded him laughing continuously. Bruce was a loving husband, father, and best friend who was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can describe.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Kerri and Kelsey; sisters, Linda Simmons and June Zak and dogs, Luna and Daisy. He was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10 am at O’Connor Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be hosted at the home of George and Debby Chabot in Yorba Linda following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an educational fund established for Bruce’s daughters at:
Kelsey Martin #3508815 S16
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
2324 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
50 responses to Bruce Alan Martin
Kerri Martin says:
September 13, 2011
Daddy, i will miss you so much. There is a big hole in my heart that no one can ever replace. thank you for being the most wonderful father that a girl could ask for. i will think of you everyday and hold our memories close. Dont worry about mom, kelsey and I we will be fine we have lots of love around us. and dont worry im taking good care of your Dasiy. lol xoxo
love you
Kerri
Liz Herrera says:
September 13, 2011
Bruce you were a wonderful husband, father and best friend. You touched so many lives and they will never be the same without you. We will miss your smile, your sense of humor and your cooking. But most of all we will miss you dear friend. We love you and will miss you dearly. Love, Liz aka Juanita.
Mark Luerman says:
September 13, 2011
Bruce never let the job get him down, was always quick with a joke and generous with the laughter. For that he was well liked by all of us here at Palomar. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers, and he will truly be missed.
Michael & Sandy Muir says:
September 13, 2011
We are so saddened by your passing, Bruce. You were a good friend, your sense of humor was extraordinary and have one of the warmest hearts we have ever known. I know that Mike enjoyed working with you, as many at Palomar/Esterline have for decades. I only knew you for about four years. We so enjoyed our adventures golfing together. You will be sorely missed. Richard, Mike and I golfed on Saturday in your honor….did you see our tribute to you?? May God bless your family in this difficult time. Godspeed Bruce. R.I.P.
Patty Thews says:
September 13, 2011
Bruce was a great colleague and friend and I really enjoyed working with him. His knowledge and sense of humor will be greatly missed. My prayers go to the family. God Bless. Rest in Peace Bruce.