Brian David Martin's Obituary
Brian David Martin
DOB: April 7th,1982
Brian was a lifelong member of the South Baltimore community. He attended grade school at Catholic Community school and continued his high school education at Mount St. Joseph (c/o 2000). After graduation he attended RHETTS, a post-secondary technical college, where he studied electronics for several years.
Early after his schooling, Brian began to perfect his craft of carpentry. He proudly worked on countless homes in the community, restoring their timeless beauty through his intricate woodwork and craftsmanship. The beauty of his work will forever be memorialized in the many homes within the South Baltimore Community, including Locust Point and Federal Hill.
Brian was often known for his kind spirit, and his gentle smile. He was always willing to lend a listening ear to a colleague, friend, or family member, no matter the topic or time of day. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially, the kids.
Brian is proceeded in death by his father, Maurice (Teeney) Martin Jr.; his brother, Matthew Martin; his grandparents Joseph and Melva Kotofski, and Maurice (Teeney Sr.) and Helen (Heshie) Martin; and his uncles, John and Joseph Kotofski.
He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Martin (Kotofski) and her heart partner, David Denaro; his uncle and godfather, David Kotofski; his fiancé, Dawn Jackson, and many other loving family members and friends.
God has called upon Brian to come home to heaven, because He knew Brian needed a special kind of love that only He and those who are already in heaven could give. God accepted him with open arms as he was greeted at the gates of heaven by those he loves. Brian is now free of life’s challenges here on Earth and may forever rest in peace.
To express your sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Transformation Center located at 3701 4th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225; 443-312-8700. The mission of the Transformation Center is to provide support for those who need to rise above the pathways of addiction and poverty. This is a non-profit organization that has deep roots in the Baltimore community.
Miss Me – But Let Me Go
“When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why jcry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little – but not too long
and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me – But let me go.
For this journey that we all must take
and each must go alone,
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
go to the friends we know,
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me – But Let Me Go…”
-Author Unknown
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