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Monday Sep 28, 2015
Until it next cigar, my friend.
Marc - (DiFruscia)
Monday Sep 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to John's family. I'm honored to call him my friend and so thankful I was able to see the huge heart he has. He will be forever loved and missed. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for all the laughs. Truly one of a kind
Kimberly Allard - (Attleboro,MA)
Monday Sep 28, 2015
To all the Family and many many friends of Johns my condolences to you all. May he Rest in Eternal Peace and provide guidance from the heavens above to help everyone through these trying times. RIP John
Rene Ogni - (Lincoln, Rhode Island)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Debbie, Ally, Jamie & family~
There are times when words just seem to small...
You are in my prayers and on my mind, as a GREAT soul has departed, the memories will NEVER fade.
Your loss is huge and I can only share your pain.
Sorry for your loss, the Martins family's loss and all the lives he's touched loss.
Eloise and Billy Ricci - (Lincoln, RI)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
What a tragic loss of such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers to John and his family.
Todd Brown - (Coventry, RI)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I WAS HONORED TO KNOW JOHN. HE HIRED ME TO BECOME A PART OF HIS TEAM OF EMPLOYEES. HE GAVE ME A CHANCE OF A LIFE TIME. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT. HE WILL BE MISSED.GOD BLESS TO HIS FAMILY. HE TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLES LIFES.
KIM WALSHE - (PLAINFIELD CT)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time. Please if there is anything we can do don't hesitate to ask.
Kristina Bizier - (Attleboro, MA)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
My prayers to the martins family. John you will truly be missed I am honored to be such a true friend of yours you will always be in my heart/Until we meet again Love Michael
michael frederick - (canton ma)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Martins Family and to those whom loved John. John was a generous man who did not hesitate to help when funds were needed for the annual Free Christmas Dinner in S Attleboro, which he did anonymously. My family and I will be forever grateful. Rest in Peace John.
Kim Tedesco Taylor - (Attleboro, MA)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My deepest sympathy to the Martin's family. I am so glad the last time I seen him I received the biggest hug. Until we meet again. Love Marie and Family
Marie Worthington-Joseph - (Pawtucket)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how painful this is and no words can take that pain away. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Alaina Marseglia -
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I was glad to have known and worked with a guy like John back when he first started out. He was always willing to help out any way he could...A sad loss for his family and community.
R.I.P. man
John Marques - (Pawtucket, R.I.)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family and friends during this difficult time. May John Rest In Peace
Ruth Oliver Leech - (Providence)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I first met John at the Grand Opening of his new and amazing Kia dealership. The admiration and respect his friends and employees bestowed on him was indicative of the manner in which John treated people. John was bigger than life and dawned a smile and laugh that filled the showroom.
From the entire Kia Motors America team, we wish Deborah, the Martins Family, Steve Silver, John's employees and friends our most sincere condolences.
John Crowe - (Irvine, CA)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
God received a hard working legend. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. John and his family. Sir May you Rest In Piece.
John Fenshaw Stepp's Towing - (Lakeland Florida)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Glad I got to know you thanks for everything wouldn't be a driver if it weren't for you thoughts and prayers to your family you will be missed
Tim anderson - (Rumford RI)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Debbie,Ally,Jamie,Gloria, Oliva and to all John's family...I am so sorry for your lost...John was a good man with a huge heart that helped many including myself...One of the hardest things in life is losing a loved one...Just always remember that he will always be watching over you from a beautiful place above...John Martins you will be missed by many!
Michelle Holmes - (Warwick RI)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers to John and his Family, and to all the people who got the honor to be John,s friend. He touched a lot of people's hearts. It was our honor to know him! A life taken way to soon. You will be sadly missed.
Richard and Carleen Green - (Brooklyn, Ct)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Martins family during this difficult time. John was a customer of mine in the auto financing business for several years. I liked and respected John so much that I gladly volunteered at the Christmas dinners when he sponsored them.
Fred Tremblay - (Attleboro, MA)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
To the Martin Family & Many Friends,
My most sincere condolences to everyone on the tragic passing of John.......he was a gentle soul with a huge heart. As my Dad used to say " never say goodbye ", so. John, I'll see you later.
Pam Bruno - (Smithfield, RI)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember that whatever john was put here to do he completed it above Gods expectations.
Walter - (Perlotto)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I remember the first tow truck John bought from me back in the 80's, we became friends and stayed that way for many years.
The last time I saw John was the Tuesday before the accident, we met at the Taunton auction and we talked about old times...John bought a truck and let me buy it from the auction because it was a truck I could use..his parting words to me were, " friends are worth more than money." He was still the same guy I met over 30 years ago...Rest in Peace my friend, and someday we'll have that beer together...Ralph
Ralph MacDougall - (Buzzards Bay Ma)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Martins family and all that are affected by this tragic loss. Rest in Peace John!
So Fresh & So Clean - (Rhode island)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
John was one of a kind, unique, he will never be duplicated, he did it his way, nothing stopped him.My deepest sympathy to his Family .May he rest in peace.
Karlene Grady - (Seekonk Mass)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you all in your time of grief.
The Coyle-Gregorio Family - (Pawtucket ri)
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
I first meet John many years ago.He stopped in the lefoyer club to see jim ferguson.i notice he had a hole in his shirt and he said if Deb saw that she would be pissed. We just laughed.Since that day i have always called him "hole in the shirt," it was just a little joke we had between us..John you will be sorely missed.
Eleanor Mello Jim Ferguson - (PAWTUCKET,R.I.)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
To John's Family
My prayers are with you at your time of sorrow
God Bless You
Peter - (Pawtucket)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
To John's entire family, May all the memories of John comfort you in this difficult time. Although it was way too soon, he is at peace now. It's been some time since I have seen John our lives took different paths. We grew up together and I will always remember skipping school to tow junk cars with him in his 1969 tow truck. I remember being with John when he opened his first garage on Pawtucket Avenue and then came Sterry Street. He was always very good to me and a great friend. He will be missed by many. God bless!
Gordon Zaniol - (Lincoln, RI)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
Our sympathy to the Martins family.
Pat and Norm Swisher - (Orlando, Florida)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family.May our "LORD JESUS CHRIST "ease your pains and comfort you all the days ahead.We will miss him too but won't forget him.Our prayers are with you.May the "Lord "be with you all.
John Jr. Annemarie Stokler and family.
John and Annemarie Stokler and family - (So.Attleboro Ma.)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to John's Family, he was a great businessman but always a friend with a big heart. We have used John's towing service for many years now in transporting our car from RI to FL each and every year and also enjoying many meals at the Checker Club. May you RIP John, you will be so missed.
Dottie & Jerry Landry - (5254 6th Terrace South, Gulfport, FL)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
I worked for John at his auto body shop the knowledge I gained while I was a young technician was valuable. When i thought it couldn't be done it was impossible. John would always find a way to do what others could not. He allowed me to grow as a tech and pushed all of us all to achieve more.John expected the best out of his crew that's what made his one the greatest auto body shop. John Martins thank you for everything you did for me and my family. You were a good and fair boss. To my friend Jaime and all John's family I am sorry for your loss. Rip john
Joseph dintinosanto - (Easton ma)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
Debbie, Jamie, Johnathan and Ally,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. John was such a wonderful man and a great friend. His family meant the world to him. My heart is with you all! The world is a much better place because John was a part of it. I will always remember all the great times we had and how his smile could just light up a room. God Bless you all, you know that he is watching over you!
Love, Diane & Family (One Stop Towing)
Diane Freniere - (Felton, Delaware)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
sorry for your loss,sendung prayers through this tuff time.
Guy &Alice Laurie -
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
To the Martins family;
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. John's vision of life was truly remarkable. He was indeed an inspiration to us all. He is a great loss to all the people who know him. Our friend you will missed, but never be forgotten.
Barry, Lisa, Brittany and John (Holmes & Mello) - (North Scituate, RI)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
I attended grade school with Jimmy (St. Mary's) John was a couple years older and was the biggest kid in any of the classrooms. I felt a sense of safety and security when I hung around with Jimmy since I did not have an older brother to protect me. Clear as day I can remember the first time Jimmy invited me over his house on Anthony Avenue after school..I was invited to sit down with Jimmy & John and have hot bowl of homemade Portuguese soup and fresh papo secos (Portuguese Bread)that their mother prepared on a cold winter day. I gladly excepted the offer and the hospitality the Martins showed me that day, and I felt important sitting with "Big John" & Jimmy. I could not wait to get home and tell my parents Jimmy is Portuguese just like me, and his mom makes soup just like avo!
On June 21, 2015 I was trailing my boat home to Pawtucket from a beautiful day fishing in Jamestown with my wife. It was a Sunday night around 6pm when the the axle on my trailer broke in heavy traffic. I was able to pull over into the breakdown lane just before the Thurbers Avenue "S" curve and remember seeing that big blue bug on the opposite side of the highway.I frantically started calling nearby tow companies in Providence for help and assistance, but none of them were able and/or willing to help me in a very bad situation. I was panicking and trying to remain as calm as possible for my well being as well as my wife's. I have owned and enjoyed this boat for a very long time, but for the safety of my wife and myself, I was mentally prepared to unhook the boat from my truck and leave it there stranded in the breakdown lane and go home.
My wife who works in the automotive industry took it upon herself to look up the contact information and to call Sterry Street Towing as I was standing outside in front of my truck. Unaware of the call she made, It was like a giant weight was lifted off my shoulders when she yelled out the window "HELP IS ON THE WAY"! Sterry Street Towing is on their way with a flatbed and will be here within 20 - 30 minutes.
Life gets busy for all of us, and I never had the opportunity to run into you, shake your hand, and to thank you for running such a professional business and helping me and my wife in a time of need. I will never forget that day..I was so grateful for the help you, and your fearless staff provided by returning my boat safely home that day. You are all true "HEROS" that do not hesitate to help others in need... day or night, rain or shine..God Bless You John!
Especially to John's family I would like to express my sincerest condolences at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you..
Also to John's friend's, co-workers, and to all the countless people he has helped throughout the years.
Sincerely,
Joe R.
Joseph Roque - (Pawtucket Rhode Island)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
During the course of my personal and business experiences, John was by far the nicest, most honest, sincere, intense individual I ever met. He not only easily conveyed his acute business acumen, but also commanded deep respect through his warm, loving, caring personality and values. It was an honor knowing him. He will be tremendously missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. God bless and watch over all he so tragically left behind.
Jim Parmelee - (Westfield, MA)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
To John's Family and Crew at Sterry St. I want to extend My Deep and Sincere Sympathy To His whole Family,friends co-workers.John has been an outstanding Person and has had a Booming business success for many years,I'm sure His Family and Crew will make sure his business is ran the way He would want it to be run.Prayers lifted to You ALL May God Send His Angels to surround His Family crew and friends at this difficult time. Lise XO
Lise Thibault - (lincoln, Rhode Island)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
We begin to remember not that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories to bautiful to forget. Words cannot express my feelings, nor my thanks for all that you did. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. I am a better person for knowing you. Fly with the angels John. Always and forever remembered, Christopher Brown.
Christopher Brown -
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
John Martins Was one of the Few Pawtucket Guys Who Conquered Friends And Business We Lost a Gentle Giant your old friend Dale Sousa ðŸ‘
Dale Sousa - (Rehoboth Ma)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
Rest in peace my dear friend ,you were always a kind soul to me...say hi to my beloved Paul...
Sandi Ashburn - (Providence, Rhode Island)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
my heart my thoughts my prayers our with john his wife,children,family and especially to my dear friend jimmy..im so sorry i couldnt be there. May john rest in peace.so heatbreaking.
Linda -
Friday Oct 02, 2015
My thought and prayers go out to John Family.He will be missed
Brenda Mylod - (Pawtucket R,I)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
So sorry for your loss.My thought and prayers are WITH YOU ALL. John will be deeply miss ,rest in peace
Brenda Mylod - (Pawtucket)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
Our deepest condolences go out to john's entire family and business family. Our prayer and thoughts are with you during this time of grief.
John was one of my very best friends, in the wrecker business, as well as in my personal life. He was my northern brother and I was his southern brother. I remember many occasions eating out whenever he was in Florida. he always stopped by to help out and work side by side with me and my employees whenever he was in town. John had a heart as big as the moon and he will be deeply missed but remembered with great fondness.
Robbie Faulk and the crew at ace wrecker - (orlando, florida)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to all of the family. May our "LORD JESUS CHRIST " grant you eternal peace. You will be missed.
Joe and Natercia Ramos - (Henderson, NV)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
So sorry for your loss to the Martins family. We only new of him thru my son Bob Towner who tells us he was an amazing individual may he Rest in Peace
Bob & Evelyn Towner - (Lakeland, Fl)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Duval's Towing Service - (Goffstown, NH)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
Debbie,Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Linda Valentine - (pawtucket)
Friday Oct 02, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. John will be sadly missed.
David Enos - (East Providence)
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