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Figure Skating Coach Marty Martino Passed Away on 3-1-09
Marty Martino died at about 10:30 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2009. He coached skating in Colorado Springs, Colorado for many, many years. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. Martino taught at the old Broadmoor World Arena and then at Sertich Ice Center. He had many students and also taught several adult figure skaters.
He died surrounded by his students, who cried and laughed as they shared many "Marty" stories.
Marty Martino never married. One of his students commented that it was beautiful that a man who never married was in a room full of women who loved him during his final moments.
Marty Martino With His "Last Little Competitor" Hannah Johnson - Photo Courtesy of Theresa Johnson
- yeah, so sorry to hear of Marty's passing. I just saw him the other day and he appeared normal. When I heard the news of course it as surreal. Take care Marty.
- I've known Marty for 33 years, he will be missed.
He was a man of many talents. Did you know he used to create fabulous competitive ballroom -dancing- gowns during the period of time he wasn't coaching fulltime. This was a while ago, as he has really been coaching a lot in these past few years. He was quite the tailor.
A man of many talents.
Marty, wherever you are, be happy . Now you can truly soar the heavens.
As a side note, I am very worried about Jack R. If you know Jack, give him a call and please watch out for him, as I live in Californina and can't be there to help him. - From the Gazette Obituary 3-5-09:
Manuel (Marty Martino) Martins, age 71, was born September 4, 1937 in New York, New York and passed away March 1, 2009 in Colorado Springs. He served in the United States Navy and resided in Colorado Springs for the past 40 years and was a figure skating instructor at the Broadmoor. He is survived by his sister, Maria Aviles of Florida. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel. Private interment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance.
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Jo Ann Schneider Farris has participated in figure skating for most of her life as a competitor, coach, and author. She writes about skating for a living and is About.com's Figure Skating Guide. About.com is owned by the New York Times.
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