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ndrew Martin, 93, died 
Feb. 2, 2019. 
From humble beginnings, 
Andy left his home to learn a 
trade at the tender age of 16 as 
there were no schools 
and no future prospects 
in his hometown of 
Pavlovo, Czechoslovakia. 
By the time he was 18 
and living in Budapest, 
Hungary, the Nazis had 
a hard grip on Europe. 
Andy went on to endure 
unimaginable hard-
ships and horrors. As 
a Holocaust survivor, 
he lost his home and 
community. He lost his 
parents. Of nine siblings 
in his family, only four 
survived the war. 
In his characteristic 
manner, Andy perse-
vered. After coming to 
America in 1951, he 
learned English as his 
eighth language. He 
arrived with his wife, 
Margaret (Muncie Klein), started 
a family, began his new trade in 
plumbing, and built a new beau-
tiful life in Oak Park and later in 
Southfield. Andy was one of the 
founding members of the Shaarit 
HaPlaytah, the organization for 
Holocaust survivors, established 
to further their values, preserve 
history and inspire future gener-
ations. His lifelong devotion in 
synagogue brought him comfort 
and fulfillment. He was active 
in the Plumbers Union and was 
known for his integrity, reliability 
and solid work. He was close with 
surviving friends and family and 
had a rich and active social life. 
Andy and Margaret raised three 
children: Judi, James and Peggi. 
After Margaret died, Andy 
went on to marry his second wife, 
Judy (Bell) Robins, in 1977. In 
their expanded family together, 
he embraced Judy’
s children: 

Beth, Mitchell and Howard. Andy 
and Judy shared many years in 
a robust and energetic lifestyle. 
They spent great quality time 
enjoying family, travel and many 
wonderful friendships.
Andy Martin lived life 
with full vigor. Whatever 
he did, he approached 
with a singular focus 
and unrelenting energy. 
Andy was a powerful 
force, whether he was 
helping family, working, 
engaging in religious 
devotion, overcoming 
challenges, supporting 
Israel or tending his 
garden. He was a role 
model who touched 
many lives.
Andy is the last of 
his generation in the 
Mermelstein (Martin) 
and Klein families. 
Still, he leaves a legacy 
of children, grandchil-
dren, great-grandchil-
dren, nieces, nephews 
and close friends inspired by 
his strength, loyalty, dedication, 
generosity and caring. He will be 
deeply missed. Andy said, “Every 
person makes a difference in this 
world.” He certainly did. 
Andy’
s life story, told in his own 
words, is available in his book, 
Determined to Survive, From My 
Village to America, by Andrew 
Martin (available on Amazon). 
Andy is featured in the “Portraits 
of Honor” exhibit at the Holocaust 
Memorial Center in Farmington 
Hills. 
He has been laid to rest at 
Hebrew Memorial Park in Clinton 
Township. Contributions in honor 
of Andrew Martin may be made 
to the Holocaust Memorial Center 
in Farmington Hills, 
holocaustcenter.org; or to the 
Seany Foundation, 
theseanyfoundation.org.

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