Our Beloved Wilfred Martin Jnr. passed away on Tuesday August 10th, 2021. Wilfred or Junior as he was fondly called, was born on July 14, 1965, on his Mother’s birthday, in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. He was one of thirteen children born to the late Wilfred Martin Snr. and Elaine Adela of Guyana.
After graduating High School in Guyana, he worked at the Bank of Guyana and made many friends. Wilfred migrated to the US to pursue higher education. He attended, worked, tutored and mentored At-Risk Youths at La Guardia Community College. He was also active in sports, winning college trophies in Tennis and Volleyball, among others. Wilfred continued his studies at CUNY Brooklyn College, and this is where he met his sweetheart and loving wife Karen. He completed his undergraduate studies, graduating with degrees in computer science.
Wilfred worked in Albany, NY at the NYS Assembly. He later relocated to Hollywood and Miami FL, where he was employed as a Systems Analyst for Sungard/FIS. He made great lifelong friends working at these places for many years.
Wil’s love for music made him always ready to go to a party. He was a true regular at countless Karaoke nights, especially at Tropix Lounge. He sang all genres of music including reggae and ballads. Songs by Barry White, Bob Marley, Lionel Ritchie, Beres Hammond and Teddy Pendergrass were among his favorite selections.
Wilfred was a loving husband, beloved brother, cherished brother-in law, wonderful son-in-law and super uncle, who cared for and protected each of his loved ones in a personal and very special way. He was generous to his nieces and nephews and spoiled them. They loved him and called him their FAVORITE – “ Uncle Wilfred”.
He was a trusted confidant and friend to everyone. He had a special gift, and used it to touch everyone he met in a Very Special and Angelic and Divine way.
Our Beloved Wilfred has flown to OUR FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, his brothers and sisters, his HOST of loving Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, In-laws and loving and caring friends that he called “ FAMILY”.
We Give Thanks and Praise for “HIS LIFE WITH US ON EARTH”. Amen
Service:
Wilfred will be laid to rest on August 26, 2021 at 2pm.
The Service will be held at Southern Memorial Park
located at 15000 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33181.
Due to current restriction, let’s be safe and please try to refrain from hugs and handshakes. Masks are required.
Family and friends who cannot attend the Service, can join the Livestream via Zoom from 1:30pm – 3:00pm on Thursday, August 26.
Join Zoom Meeting
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* Video repeated at 5pm at the Following link
Condolences:
Donations in Wilfred’s Memory can be made to the following charities.
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Partners in Health Haiti Earthquake Relief
https://www.pih.org/article/haiti-earthquake-updates
For those who instead wish to send flowers, they can be sent to the Boyd-Panciera Funeral Home 6400 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33024 (954)989-9900.
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Dorothy Furman-Glenn (New York Life)
August 24, 2021, 5:17 pm
Sincere condolences to the family. Wilfred was a trusted colleague for us who made every day we worked together immeasurably better. We were blessed to have gotten the opportunity to know him through the years.
Jackie & Kevin McAlonan
August 24, 2021, 6:20 pm
Karen and Family of our Dear Wilfred,
Our hearts are broken by this loss of a wonderful and dear friend.
There is not much more we can say.
Sending our love, hugs and prayers,
Boris Shteynberg and Regina Dodis
August 25, 2021, 1:19 am
Dear Karen and the rest of the family,
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for Wilfred’s passing. Please, accept our sincere condolences. May fond memories of Wilfred bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. He wasn’t just a colleague, he was a good friend. It was an honor to have known such a great person.
In Wilfred’s honor, we have sent a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
God rest his soul!
Colin Goodluck
August 25, 2021, 11:17 am
Condolences to the family. We lost another member of our family and it has been very hard to think that Uncle Wilfred is gone. But at the same time is has been very consoling that he was received by the Lord and reunited with our grand/great grandparents, a sister, a brother and many others.
We will miss him dearly for the Guyana trips. We will miss him for his love and genuine concern. We will miss him dearly.
May the Lord continue to rest his soul in peace until the morning of the great Resurrection and grant us the us the consolation that we need in their bereaved time. Amen.
– Colin, Vonella, Orande & Jayden Goodluck
Wendy Alexander
August 26, 2021, 2:03 am
Our condolences to Karen and the entire family. May God continue to cradle you all and give you the strength and faith that is needed at this difficult time.
Love,
Auntie Wendy & Family
Brooklyn, NY
Ana Cortes and James Blinco
August 26, 2021, 2:43 am
Karen and family,
Our deepest, deepest condolences on Wilfred’s passing. Wilfred was a colleague and a good friend. We worked together for many years and in that time we came to know what a kind, loving and dedicated human being he was. As a colleague Wilfred was trustworthy, loyal, hard-working and responsible. As a person, he was loving, caring, generous and very dedicated to the well-being of his family and friends. We are deeply saddened by his passing and will forever remember his big smile, positive attitude and love for life. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wilfred, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace good friend.
Petal /rose
August 26, 2021, 4:59 pm
There Wilfred this is your friend rose 🌹 known u for 5 years or more I can’t believe you’re gone I’m going to miss you and your singing I got to know you from tropixx and we been friends ever since u are going to be truly missed friend Rest In Peace my big brother I’m going to miss your bear hugs until we meet again to your family he was a great man and friend and we loved him in tropixxx 🕊💐he’s our big angel now 🧖🏽♂️
Karlene Hill Brathwaite
August 26, 2021, 5:43 pm
Karen and family,
Please accept our condolences. May God grant you comfort, strength and peace at this time and in the future.
Love
The Hill family
Bernadette/Byron Creary
August 26, 2021, 6:28 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and condolences to the family. You were a great friend and “singer” you will truly be missed. Thank you for the kindness that you brought to everyone, especially
to my husband Byron and I. We appreciate your generosity. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Marcia
August 26, 2021, 6:34 pm
My condolences to the family will my friend you will be missed we have known each other for many years doing karaoke everywhere laughing, talking all of us where a karaoke 🎤family I can’t express the sadness 😢 we feel but God had a better plan for you sleep in peace my friend 🙏❤.
Marcia Gordon
August 26, 2021, 6:35 pm
My condolences to the family will my friend you will be missed we have known each other for many years doing karaoke everywhere laughing, talking all of us where a karaoke 🎤family I can’t express the sadness 😢 we feel but God had a better plan for you sleep in peace my friend 🙏❤.
Antonella Bacchelli
August 26, 2021, 7:08 pm
Dear Karen and family,
Wilfred will be terribly missed. He was a wonderful colleague, a pleasure to work with.
I am sure his spirit will live on.
My heartfelt condolences.
Anu
August 31, 2021, 8:57 pm
Dear Karen and family,
My deepest condolences. I worked with Wilfred. A humble, gentleman and a gentle soul, he was!
I am extremely sorry for your loss.
Anu