Phillip Martinez
January 02, 1950 - March 14, 2020
Dana Point CA
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Phillip Martinez
January 02, 1950 - March 14, 2020
Dana Point CA
Obituary
Phillip Martinez, age 70, died on March 14, 2020 in Santa Ana, CA. He was born on January 2, 1950 in Santa Ana, CA.
Phill was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A loving husband, father, and brother he is survived by his spouse of 47 years Jo Ann, son Miles age 30, in addition to 11 brothers and sisters.
Phillip is an Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving overseas in 1971 as a field lineman where he earned several medals, including National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign, and Vietnam Service. He was a member of American Legion Post 291. Phill worked for AT&T 40 years and retired from his position as an engineer in 2013.
As a young man he loved working on cars with his father John, who was a civilian mechanic at El Toro Marine Base. He enjoyed biking and walking along the coast in Southern California, golfing, traveling, and he was classic and exotic car enthusiast. Phill spent countless hours in the garage crafting surfboard wind chimes for family and friends.
A mass will be held at the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano and interment will take place at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, CA on dates to be announced.
17 responses to Phillip Martinez
RAY MARTINEZ says:
March 19, 2020
A loving brother who is now at peace. God be with us til we meet again.
RAY & MICHELE MARTINEZ
Sharon Hedgepeth says:
March 19, 2020
Rest in peace dear friend. We will miss you. Watch over us from above.
Love,
Sharon & Myrick
Ted Orosco says:
March 19, 2020
So, how do you say good-bye to someone you’ve known for almost 50 years. Phil I don’t say good-bye I say see you later, you are a friend I grew up with and along with our our friends we’ve had a great life! Rest in God’s peace my good friend! Pat my wife and I say we will see you again.
Your Friend forever,
Teddy
Mona Spencer says:
March 30, 2020
So sad to hear about Phil’s passing. Such a good man. Joanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless, Mona Spencer
Mona Spencer says:
March 30, 2020
So sad to hear about Phil’s passing. He was such a sweet man. Joanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless. Mona Spencer
David Berthold says:
March 22, 2020
Phil was a great brother in law and friend. He and Joann were always so welcoming and generous to Nancy myself and our children. The kids absolutely adored and respected their Uncle Phill And we all loved his sense of humor! We will all miss him and we will remember him forever with wonderful memories. May he guide all of his family and friends from Heaven and especially watch over dear Joann and Miles and Nathan!
AL &Lucille Prochoren says:
March 23, 2020
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Phill will not be forgotten. AL & Lucille Prochoren