54 Febraury 14 • 2019 jn soul of blessed memory A 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. 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