Hi Daddy, missing you a whole lot. Kids and grandkids are fine. Thank you for looking out for us and to help keep us safe. Regards to mami. We miss her too. It’s not the same without you both. I was talking about you this morning. I was sharing with Rob how I was your assistant and learned the names of the different tools from you. I like to dress up in different costumes like you. Definitely your child. Love you Nina

Dearest Brother,
I'm writing because I know your memorial is soon. Miss you so much. You will forever be in my heart and thoughts. Love you.
Sis Yvette

Happy birthday Kennito from the Bronx. We all miss you and mom. Everyone is doing fine here. Hope that you’re happy, at peace and without pain. I think of you and mom often. You’d be so proud of all of your grandchildren and great grandchildren. They are all smart and so talented. Quintin is having another child. Carrying the name Martinez. See you on the other side. Love you, Your daughter Denise💕

We miss you dad.  Guess what you have a great granddaughter from Nina&Frank. She has mom’s blue eyes.  Her name is Amelia.  You would have name her “bright eyes “

We love you
Vivian oldest daughter

Hi Papi, this is the day you checked out. I have sooo many great memories. I was your assistant in fixing things. You taught me the names of the tools. You were so well read. You were an avid reader and I didn't realize it until you were gone. You always had books and towards the end you tried to learn so much. When I see Caso Cerado I think of you and ma. We all miss you terribly. I hope that you're in a happy and peaceful place. Although, peaceful doesn't seem like your cup of tea. You loved having fun and you made us laugh with Kenny's dictionary and your encyclopedia of words that only you knew. I have a Christmas card for you. A whole one, but I don't know where to send Papi. I'll put it on the Christmas tree. I'm just wondering are you with ma? If you are, tell her that Goya makes pasteles now. They taste a bit like hers. Tell her that I miss nuzzling and smelling her hair. You are both in the deepest parts of my soul. Rest in peace. Nina

Dad we are all in the backyard celebrating Father’s Day. You are with us in spirit    We think about all the Father’s Day we celebrated with you and the family.  We miss you very much. Thanks for the memories          Forever in our mind.    Vivian

Hi Daddy, Happy Father's Day. I miss surprising you with presents and a cake. I hope you're at peace and in a better place. We miss you so much. I'm happy we took videos and lots of pictures and got to tell you that I loved you. I remember the last time I went to NY surprised you. We danced to "Yo soy el cantante" We both cried because we knew it was only a matter of time before you left us. If I could only hug you and kiss your forehead again. 😘 Nina

It has been two years but it feels like yesterday .  We miss you so much.  I think about you all the time.  So much has happened in past two years.   Continue to watch over us since we are at the end of times  Love you  Vivian 

Hey Dad.  Lots  has happened this year  first of all  Nina finally got married to Frank.   But I know you and mom were there in spirit mom I wore your bracelet and dad I had your wine cuffs in my purse.  Dad I fine myself doing like you in many ways.   Moms I wear a lot of your clothes makes me feel like you’re always around.      love and miss you.               Vivian 

Dear Daddy.     I miss you so much.  It’s been a little over a year but it seems like yesterday since you left us.   You were always scared of death I wonder how you feel now.   Mom is with you now . You didn’t stay by yourself too long.  She was missing you to.   Earth is not the same.    There is this terrible virus call COVID-19 but  I guess you know that from Mom.   Please watch over us .     Your in my soul and heart.       Love forever Vivian

Hey Papi, it was a year ago today we let you go. I miss you and mami so much. I hope you're in a better place. COVID19 has changed the world.  I'm glad you didn't have to witness the mess. Thank you for looking out for us and helping to keep us safe.  Tell God to bless us. The world needs to recover, heal and get back to normalcy. I think of you both often and miss playing dominoes with you. I love you.
Denise (Nina)

Good Morning Pa,
Today is Father's Day, but you already know that. I would have been in NY getting ready to celebrate with you. As always, I would have came in like a whirlwind with food, gifts, a cake, flowers and a card with something inside it for you. You would have put on music as my siblings and your grand and great grandchildren would come by to celebrate with you. There would be dancing, laughter and you'd be itching to show us your new invention and beat us at dominoes.  In passing we'd mention mom and you would say"she'll never change"😆.  It was never Maria, but Meri. You'd call out to her and she'd say "don"t have my name in your mouth". We'd all laugh and you'd walk back and forth from the living room to the bedroom or kitchen numerous times finding things to tinker with. You'd sit at the table, I'd serve you and when you finished you'd say"delicious." That was the holiday routine. I'd kiss you on the forehead, take my leave and bid you goodbye. You'd complain about the itching and I'd say I'll send you some more aloe gel with lidocaine from Florida. Today, I'll be missing you. Wondering how I could have made your life even easier. Scared of what this life without you will be like. Missing my trips to 92 Mayfield Lane. An era gone by. I dreamt with you and mom 2 days ago. I want to hug you. The sun's coming up and it's a beautiful day for Father's Day. I love you Pa and I'm thinking of you.
Your Loving Daughter
Denise (Nina)

Dear Dad    Im happy that you and mom are finally together.  It was a short wait for you.  I hope you enjoy those 6 months because she’s back.    lol      Until we all see each other again     Your loving daughter Vivian

Hey Pa, thanks for hosting us at mami's burial. Everything was great. She was made up lovely. I'm glad you guys are together now. Jill read what Armand wrote. I had no idea he would run away to your home.  I'm glad you spent that time together. Papi, we miss you and Ma so much. Thank you for giving me life. Please rest now. You deserve it.

Hey Daddy, 
Tomorrow we bury Mami. I know you were waiting for her. I'm so sorry that I wasn't physically present to say goodbye to her.  Tell her that I love her very much. Towards the end seeing you and mom decline was very hard on me.   I needed to hold it together for your grand and great grandchildren.  I ask that you both look after them and guide them with your light. Help them make good decisions and keep them from harm's way. They're young and need your guidance from above. I'm old now and I've had a rich life. God has been good to me keeping those arms tightly around me, loving me and protecting me for many years.  My life wasn't without sufferings or struggles, but know that your support helped me. Especially those food care packages. Pa and Ma, I hope that you're at peace now and that heaven is everything I imagine it to be.  Please give me the strength to get through tomorrow because I will need it. I nearly fell apart last nite. I'll always remember you both with fondness and may you both be in a happy place.
Your loving daughter,
Nina

Dear family and friends, continued thoughts, prayers and love to you all.  May the Lord bring comfort.  My heart is broken over the loss of my tio (Uncle) Kenny “from the Bronx.” Such a special man with a big heart! He made others feel loved and special and was always encouraging to do your best, help others, and enjoy family, friends, and a good life. Through the years, our visits were filled with many laughs, sayings that made you smile or ponder (Kennyisms), wisdom, dominoes, dancing, eating, stories of fishing, traveling, family, kites, and Bronx stories of the Martinez childhood, stickball, and handball. During our last visit to NY in 2016, he taught our son Ian how to play dominoes (indeed a treasured moment), and we squeezed in some precious one on one time where we talked about family and simple things of life-tomato plants and gardening (pictured here), cars, making and flying kites, and his favorite places to go fishing, even showing me all of his fishing gear in his car trunk! He made sure to tell me about the love of Jesus and as usual said “God bless you always.” Uncle, you will be missed. I remember you telling me “Cristina, the “golden years” are not so golden,” but that is all behind you now Tio - I can see you dancing with new knees on streets of gold with Titi Benny, your dad and mom!! Love and Peace Uncle ❤️!  

This picture describes my relationship with my grandpa.  We were at Duffys Park together flying kites so high that a reporter from the Herald came over and interviewed us.  She put this picture in the paper.  You truly loved us unconditionally.  Gonna fly a kite with the girls this week.  Hope you could see it Pa.

Nunu Love you.

Where are you Papi?
I want you back.
My heart is aching.
I'm crying all the time.
I'm so angry at you.
My thought's turn into questions.
Was I a good daughter?
Were you really proud of me?
When do I stop crying and feeling this overwhelming sense of loss?
Did I love you enough and did I demonstrate it?
You and mom were my first love and you both the first to love me.
You were the first person I ever loved to leave me.  
You were always there. 92 Mayfield Lane.
Oh God I'm hurting Papi.
I want you back. NOW!
I'm so crushed.😢


                                                "My Brother"
My brother who we love, small in stature, but a giant amongst men, look at what he and Maria, his beloved wife has started. I know that he loved his children, Vivian, Denise, Nelson, and Albert, and his grand and great grandchildren.  I also know he loved his music, kites, fishing, and dominoes.  (Short story) A few guys are up on the roof on 139th street. Richie a friend lets go of his string and the kite flies away and Richie goes after it and my brother grabs him just in time and stops him from falling off the roof. 
--Charles Martinez

To my Wonderful Brother-in-law, Kenny, rest in peace.  Always loved.  
--Sulma Martinez


Dear Uncle Kenny,
I will never forget your infectious laughter. Our greatest adventure in the Dominican Republic. Kites and candy and spoiling us kids when we were young. Dominoes and arguing who laid what on the table, music and dancing. Those were the days of yester year. 
Enjoy your golden fishing pole up there🙏🏽✝️ watch over us all. Until I see you again.
Love Carolyn 

So sorry and sad to hear about Kenny's passing.
My condolences to the family.
My he rest in paradise.

Love,
Betsy Duran and Family.



Dear Papa Kenny,
Thank you for the lifetime of memories & love you had for your great-grandson, Matthew. The legacy you leave behind is one that will live on through your family and loved ones. You will always be loved, never forgotten and forever missed. Rest in Paradise.
Love, Kristen 

Dearest Uncle Kenny,
I can see your beautiful smile in my mind. You were one of the kindest men I have ever met. When your sister Benny took me as her daughter when she married my dad, you and your family welcomed me with open arms as if I always belonged there. I remember dominoes and kites and chess with my dad. May you Rest In Peace dear Uncle and to Nelson, Vivian, Denise and Albert, hugs and kisses to you dear cousins and to your families as I cannot be with you this day. Uncle Charlie and Titi Yvette, I love you with all my heart as you give up another sibling to the Lord. May Gods grace and love shine down upon all of you today, Uncle Kenny has left a beautiful legacy in all of you.

Much love,
Cousin Lois from New Jersey, David, Rachel, Christopher and Kylie

So very sorry to hear that uncle Kenny has passed away . I remember him as a jovial man, always enjoying a good laugh .  He and I loved the same color blue for our cars. 
Sorry I can’t be with you all to celebrate his life.  I pray For family and friends who love him and will miss him. 
Rest In Peace dear uncle Kenny 

Dear Daddy         I miss you already. I  am not much for words  and in reading everyone's memories of you  I realize that you was so loved by everyone as I love you Yesterday , Today and Forever.  I know  that our Lord was waiting for you with open arms.  Daddy I took care of you and mom the best that I know how and I have no regrets.   I promise to continue to take care of mom until she joins you in GOD'S PARADISE .   Goodbye,  Farewell  rest in peace my beloved DAD       

To my Uncle Kenny,  I will always remember you with such fond memories. You were always a very happy and joyful person.  Lived  life to the fullest..  You always had a smile on your face. I always remember you fishing when you lived in Florida and heading to my parents house to play dominoes with them.   I remember  the family parties as a child and all the weddings.   You  enjoyed life and always had kind word to share.   You left behind a beautiful family.  Rest In Peace Uncle. You can rest now. You will be missed.  Love your niece, Cuchita 

Papa,  I can’t begin to write all that I need to say .. I’m am light with Gods Grace I am distraught of the sheer thought of missing you.... You are my main man. My second Daddy ... Always  had my back.  You bought me my wedding accessories..and crowned me. As a child pretty much most of what I learned came from your ingenuity, creativity and carefree style.  Knowing you were always there not far behind allowed me to have the courage I have today... Natalie will never forget how you loved her , taught her how to walk and taught everyone Dominos ... Your Kennyisms will be famous and your legacy will live in infamy ... please watch over us..
Nana Loves you ;) .... sleep in peace .. I love you my forever man.... 

Beloved Brother Kenny,
Words are not enough to express how I feel,
You the eldest,
Myself, the youngest.
So many years,
So many memories,
I will miss you so very much,
But, I know in my heart,
Death has no victory here.
Sending hugs to Pop, Mom, and Sis,
I know we will meet again.
Until then,
Rest in Peace with our beloved Savior
Love to you and love to the family,
Yvette


Kenny and I met in the early part of 2013. My dad had passed in January, and Kenny was always interested to hear my family stories. I appreciated Kenny and Maria as my favorite neighbors. I trusted them and we did a lot together.               My best story is when we were discussing our favorite films one day, and I mentioned "Carlitos Way". Kenny had never seen it.  As I described the plot, Kenny's eyes widened and he got excited. "This film sounds great, like it's about my early life!".      The next day I ordered the DVD and we watched  "Carlitos Way" together..........G-D bless you Kenny, Maria, and the entire Martinez family.        With much love, Frank from the apartment on Mayfield Lane.


                                                             

Papa....Thank You for helping to give me life. You were an inspiration for things I have done in my life. You gave me fatherly support when sometimes my life was upside down. You would tell me...Condition Blue or Code Blue when things were alright between us. You are never truly gone as long as I keep you in my memories and heart. Papa, I could imagine now, you flying your homemade kites higher than the Angels could fly. I could imagine hearing you yell Cheeeeeba! as your whipping some Angel booty in Domino's with your home grown rules. I could imagine you seeing and meeting up with long gone families and friends...saying, you might remember me...I'm Kenny from the Bronx. I could imagine you saying Watch Out as a ball from playing stickball makes it over heavens wall to reach down to us. I can image one day...maybe your right...when you would often tell me..."you know how you can identify an ET? No pops, how? They don't have belly buttons". I can imagine you telling about your numerous inventions that you would sometimes tell me, but I didn't have the heart to tell you, it's already been invented. I can imagine so much more about you in heaven Papa. You often told me ..... "Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die to get there". Now that your there Papa, whisper in my ear of what you think now. I think you would say it's a piece of cake. Papa, you have lived Long and Prospered. Mama, your life long wife, our mother will, catch up to you to say... Kennyyyyyyy, De ja eso queto! No toca eso....saying this in heaven no less. Papa, you'll have an eternity of love with Mama when God calls her. Papa, as your son Nelson....I say God rest your soul and raise your spirit in Jesus's name may your soul be cleansed.....God Bless you Papa.....Condition Blue Papa, Condition Blue.....

Love Nelson, Bonita, Quintin and K.B. ... to continue the Family Name.

Papa Kenny, your life was a blessing your memory a treasure.  You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. All my Love, Angie

Thank you Papa for teaching me how to not take myself so seriously.  To laugh out loud until I felt like peeing myself.  My girls love to go fishing although we haven’t caught anything for two summers.  Your memory, wisdom and passions  will live on through me ❄️ ☀️.  Until we meet again🎣 

Thank you Papa for teaching me how to not take myself so seriously.  To laugh out loud until I felt like peeing myself.  My girls love to go fishing although we haven’t caught anything for two summers.  Your memory, wisdom and passions  will live on through me ❄️ ☀️.  Until we meet again🎣 arrivederci.  I love you.

Nunu

Dear Kenny, my compadre.  I recall wonderful events in our lives where your presence made the event happier, funny, and memorable. 1960s Halloween: Kenny dressed as a pirate, opening the door and scaring us kids by throwing candy our way...  then regaling us with spooky stories or words of wisdom.  Dinner: NYC Housing Authority honored Kenny for starting  a formidable group in this govt. branch for Puerto Ricans.  He knew how to celebrate and danced salsa while the night was young.  Family: Him and his wife, my Comadre Maria, asked us to be Godparents to their son, Pupi, which was such an honor continuing to be part of this loving family in a spiritual way.  Florida:  Frank and I visited them and accompanied Kenny to the mall where his hand-made kites were on exhibition.  Such talent = dancing, organizing, building crafts from scratch, being a wonderful dad to his children, a loving husband to Maria, and wonderful family and friends to those who loved him.   Rest In Peace.....   You are missed.   

Rest In Peace Daddy
Love ❤️ your daughter Denise

My dear father was a unique individual. He was an extraordinary and special man. He loved living life and was an amazing father. Kennito from the Bronx enjoyed reading and was knowledgeable in many things. He constructed kites, loved to fly them and fished in Bay Park. He was a domino champion. My father liked listening to music and we played Hector Lavoe’s song El Cantante towards the end. It was from him that I learned to love the arts. As children he would take us to museums, Central Park, Bronx Zoo, orchard beach, parades and expose us to the many things that New York had to offer. I traveled the world seeking enrichment in the Arts because of him. He loved us and was dedicated to my mother. He made us laugh with his own dictionary of words he’d make up. I got my work ethics from seeing him work hard and studying to better himself  and advance in his careers. Somehow he managed to send us all to private schools and I’m grateful. I learned about tools from him because he was a tinkerer. I was the daughter that danced to the beat of a different drum and he still loved me. It was my privilege to be his daughter and I know he was proud of me and my accomplishments. I’m going to miss him. My heart is in a million pieces. It’s so hard to say goodbye. I pray that his soul is where he is the happiest and that he watches over us.

I remember when we used to go fishing 🎣 and it made you so happy even if we didn’t catch the big one. I love and am gonna miss you so much Papa Kenny RIP🙏🏽

Dear Denice and Family,

Please accept Sherrie and my sincere condolences. We will always remember Kenny’s pleasant smile, his charm, and of course those dance moves.  Rest In Peace. 
Love, Dave and Sherrie

My Pop, 
                   I will always love and miss you
So much. Thank you for giving me Life, Love & care that I passed on to our Son,
Your loving Grandson, Nick. RIP 
Love always & Forever,
Pupi, Clara & Nick


OBITUARY

Kenny R. Martinez

October 11, 1930 – December 16, 2019

R. Stutzmann & Son

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