Obituary: Leroy F. "Buddy" Martin, Army Paratrooper and Cranston Deputy Fire Chief, Passes at 77

Obituary: Leroy F. "Buddy" Martin, Army Paratrooper and Cranston Deputy Fire Chief, Passes at 77

Leroy F. "Buddy" Martin, 77, of Apple House Drive in Cranston, died peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Riverview Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Frances M. (Velino) Martin for 55 years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Ethel (Barton) Martin and was a Cranston Firefighter for 32 years, retiring as Deputy Chief.

Buddy received his Associate’s Degree from CCRI in Fire Science and was an Army Veteran who served in the Airborne Division as a paratrooper. Buddy was a member of the Cranston Permanent Firefighter’s Relief Association and the Elks Lodge #1697 West Warwick.

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He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and could always be counted on when others were in need.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Justine M. Brady and husband John of Charlestown, and Steven M. Martin and wife Christy of Coventry.

He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Jamie, Steven Jr., Matthew, Michaela, Tyler and Dylan, as well as two brothers Ronald Martin of Maine and Gregory Martin of Smithfield.

His funeral with Military Honors will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Service beginning at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care 1350 Division Road Suite 205 West Warwick, RI 02893.

Please make note that the donation is in memory of Leroy F. Martin. 

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