Gerard Edward Martin, formerly of Bedford, NY; Woodbury, CT; Block Island, RI, died on Sunday evening, August 24, 2008. He was born and raised in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, nicknamedYardy, son of Thomas and Mary (nee McGovern), both natives of Galway, Ireland.
Married 49 years to his late wife Anne T. Martin(nee Reilly), is survived by their five sons: Dr.Thomas J. of Grahamsville,NY; Timothy G.(wife Daniele) of Simsbury,CT; Michael P. of Salisbury, CT; Brian C.(wife Carla) of Avon CT; Peter J.(wife Christy) of Darien,CT; as well as granchildren:Mary-Kate, Ryan, Cameron, Reilly-Anne,Kathleen,Connor, Brian, Jack, and Katherine,
Gerard served in the USCG at 17 years of age during WW II. Later attended University of the Highlands, and Iona College briefly on track scholarships, before joining the NYPD. He attained the rank of detective within months of graduating the academy and was later awarded a Special Citation by the U.S. Secret Service for his work.
Gerard elected to join his brother firefighters in the FDNY where he served at Ladder Co's 17 and 32, until his retirement. Manhattan College basketball devotee, scouting beloved nephews: Martin Baietti, Peter Swanson and Gerry Oswald. He built numerous fine homes in Westchester and Fairfield as owner of Georgetown Construction. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Panzenbeck.

Memorials: None specified

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Patrick's Church

Services: Mass at St Patrick's Church, Bedford NY on Friday at 11: 00. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Valahalla, NY.Reception at Clock Avenue, Darien, CT, to follow the burial.

Visitation: Wake at Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. on Thursday 1-3, and from 6-9.