Martin “Marty” Gavlak passed away March 3, 2021 at the age of 78, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Sophie Gavlak and his sister Sharon Carpanese.
Marty is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters Mandie Gavlak and Sarah (Stephen) Perron, grandchildren Annabelle and Levi; step-children Pamela (Matt Reed), Matthew (Jessica) Burmeister, John (Nickol) Burmeister, and grandchildren Julia, Fischer, Jacob, Benjamin, Jeanette and Jonathan.
Marty was loved by all who were lucky enough to cross paths with him and there was never a stranger in the room. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, fishing, and especially cooking and entertaining.
Marty never learned the word “relax”! A job was never quite finished so he would always have something left to do to stay busy.
Marty’s eyes were always on the prize that he knew would be his at the end of his life. He trusted in his Lord and Savior every day of his life.