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
The Fick Family says:
September 15, 2011
We are all very sad for you and know your loss is very great. May you find comfort in his memory and the special times you had together. Sorry we were not able to make it to the Memorial but that does not mean we don’t think he was a special person! He was very friendly and kind to Kirsten and myself. Arden always enjoyed talking with him. Peace be with all of you at this time.
-Sherri Fick & Family
The Wilkins Family says:
September 15, 2011
Dear Nancy,
Phil and I are so sorry. We couldn’t believe it when Susanne told us. We have great memories living across the street from you on Briarwood. Sorry that we couldn’t make the memorial today. I lost my brother on Sydney’s birthday Aug 18th. We just had his memorial last week and I thought it would be too hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki Hansen says:
September 15, 2011
I remember when I first met you 22 years ago. I’ll never forget how helpful and kind you were. It wasn’t long and I felt like we had been friends for years.
Thanks for everything, my friend.
Bruce you were special and will never be forgotten.
Vicky Thayer says:
September 15, 2011
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure Bruce was a wonderful man and loved you and your girls so much. Please know I am thinking of you and send love and sympathy.
oxoxo Vic
Greg Panter says:
September 17, 2011
To Bruce’s family:
I just found out about Bruce’s passing, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I met Bruce 10 years ago at Palomar, Bruce was a great mentor and friend. I enjoyed our conversations, he was funny a little crass, but so very wise. I will miss him and may you find comfort in all the kind words and thoughts everyone has expressed in honor of his life.