Philip Lawrence Maritnez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Philip Lawrence Martinez, who was lovingly known as “Lawl”, was born in Dangriga, Belize on April 30, 1954 to Ernest Joseph “Joe Foot” Martinez and Ellen Elizabeth Martinez nee Castillo. Philip married Jane “Jennifer” Martinez nee Mejia on December 23, 1974. They had two children, Lynden Byron Martinez and Briana Ellen Martinez; they had one grandchild named Jeakob Lawrence Rosas. Philip was very close to his extended family. He was preceded in death by his half-sister, Anna Jane Martinez-Blanco and his brother Ernest Joseph Martinez, Jr. His surviving siblings in order of birth are Ruth Elizabeth Martinez, Mary Savina Martinez-Lino, Dr. Rosaline Jane Culpepper and Dean M. Martinez. Philip graduated from Far Rockaway High School in New York. He earned an associate degree from Morrisville College in New York before serving three years as a medic in the U.S. Army. Quality time spent with his family was very important to Philip. He enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, watching live sports, debating issues of the day and studying the bible. Philip was a humble man who loved God, his family and people. He accepted each person as he/she was. He forgave easily and he did not hold grudges against those who hurt him. He was truly a good man who will be missed dearly by those who loved him. Condolences can be sent to deanmartinez91@gmail.com.

Philip Lawrence Maritnez

April 30, 1954 - June 13, 2020