Walter Martin

January 28, 1964 - April 14, 2024

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Obituary for Walter Martin

Walter β€œVann” Martin, 60, of Boston, MA, passed away on April 14, 2024.

Vann is predeceased by mother, Joline Martin, father Joe McNeil, and grandmother, Suzanne Fountaine who went home April 14, 2020 and will be his guiding light to their final resting home. He leaves a lifetime of precious memories to be cherished by: five children, Rashaad Martin, Xavier Pixley, Shylia Martin, Kwante Johnson, and Jabari Martin; two grandchildren, Arabiyaan Martin Lymberopoulos and Kaiden Martin; two brothers, Lawrence Martin of Atlanta, GA and Terrance Martin of Pittsburg, PA; four sisters, Taucha Martin, Ericka Martin, Valerie Fields, and Beverly Brewington, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by brother Demetriuse Martin.

Vann attended Madison High School; he later obtained his GED. Beyond formal education, Vann's true schooling came from the streets of Blue Hill Ave. and the diverse neighborhoods of Boston, where he learned invaluable lessons in resilience and adaptability. He became certified in truck driving, roofing, construction, and painting. Vann worked for John Henry Roofing for many years and later used the experience to work independently and as an inspector for the Boston Housing Authority.

Whether sharing his love for fried lobster or embarking on adventures with those closest to him, Vann always brought laughter and entertainment to family events. Always impeccably dressed and sporting his signature (bucket) hat, his presence will truly be missed. Rest in peace, dear Vann. Your legacy will live on in the lives you touched and the memories you leave behind.

Funeral Service, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, at 11 o'clock. Visiting Hour 10 - 11am. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Services

18 Apr

Visting Hour

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions Β»
18 Apr

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions Β»
18 Apr

Interment

12:45 PM

Cedar Grove Cemetery 920 Adams Street Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Get Directions Β»
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  • April 20, 2024

    To my friend we grew up as little kids four and five on Bakersfield Street you will be missed dearly rest in Heavenly peace

  • April 18, 2024

    VAN I ONLY NEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT RITE OFF THE RIP WE CLIQUED. AND YOU BEEN SOLID EVER SINCE ... IM GONNA TRULY MISS OUR GOOD CONVERSATIONS ,AND THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR YOUR CATS... REST EASY MY GOOD FRIEND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN " GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN" πŸ’―πŸ™πŸ½

  • April 18, 2024

    R.I.H. Van You will surely be missed! ❀️ πŸ•Š πŸ™ Love Kim (Shylia's Aunt)

  • April 18, 2024

    REST IN PEACE VAN!!! YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED !!! MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO VAL AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY FAMILY !!!

  • April 18, 2024

    RIP Uncle Vann.... You will truly be missed... Love ya niece Shaina Baina

  • April 18, 2024

    Rest easy, my brother One thing I'd learn from your passing is to go hard at this thing called life because tomorrow is not promised to nobody until I see you again love you, bro. You always be in my heart.

  • April 17, 2024

    To Van's Family, May you find comfort and peace & know Van is resting peacefully with his Heavenly Father. May the spirit of the Lord bring you strength. In Jesus Name πŸ™

  • April 17, 2024

    My sweet gentle Teddy Bear Van, Im gonna miss your smiles & laughter. The Barry White voice..Those fun card games with food and good old school music..I'm gonna miss you Van. R.I.P DelDel!!!πŸ™β€οΈ

  • April 17, 2024

    I am in shock because Van Val and myself were just hanging out at a mutual friends birthday party a couple weekends ago at Cathay Pacific and then we ended up going to the Carver Den and we had such a good time he seemed fine. He was in good spirits. We danced we had some drinks laughed and talked .Vann was always the life of the party always joking and smiling just full of fun .He had a great big heart always making sure that everybody had drinks food and he was always making sure that the people around him was good. He was just a sweetheart a standup type of guy and he will truly be missed gone too soon. Rest in peace, brother sending prayers of love, comfort and strength to his entire family. I just wanted to say one more thing I loved the way he loved Valerie. He adored his sister and she adored him us expression, but they were each others road dog and I mean that with the upmost respect, they were two peas in a pod, sending some extra love out To Val because she sure had his back as well I'm sorry I missed those Sunday morning. Brunches with Val and Van. Val would have a spread and she'd call and say yup Vann is on his way he wanted this hat and other and she would make sure that she made it and yes, they both had a love for lobster.They were truly each other's keeper.πŸ©·πŸ©·πŸ©·πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ yes, for everything there is a seasonπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

  • April 17, 2024

    My sincere condolences to the entire family for your loss. Angela Ying-Lucas

  • April 17, 2024

    The day we hoped on the train, and played the shots on a fat headed man We counted that lick it was about eighteen grand (18,000)

  • April 17, 2024

    Sending so much love and healing ti the family. Van was such a great man full of peace and laughter and always helped where he could. Thank you for being a great Uncle. You will forever be loved and missed. R.I.Paradise 🀍

  • April 17, 2024

    I met Van in a late 1990s probably early 2000s on Jacob Street in Ballou Avenue they used to have the basketball hoop out there I want Norfolk hang down on the corner with all them dudes to look out for me grow up with him we actually lived in the same building but different break great buddy be well miss rest in peace

  • April 17, 2024

    R.I.P. MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND VAN NOT KNOWING LAST WEEK WOULD BE THE LAST TIME I WOULD SEE YOU AGAIN IM GONNA MISS YOU BIG DAWG ‼️YOUR SMILE YOUR LAUGHTER & HUGGS LOVE YOU ❀️❀️❀️πŸ₯²πŸ₯²

  • April 17, 2024

    Rest in peace, my brother from another mother. You were my rock. I will always love you for that I miss you so much I know you're in a better place. No more worries until we meet again your little sis Valerie πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

  • April 17, 2024

    My roofer, may you RIP you will truly be missed! My sincere condolences to your family and friends!!

  • April 16, 2024

    Big Cuz Your going to be GREATLY MISSED BY ALL prayers and Heartfelt Thoughts to His Children &The Entire Family

  • April 16, 2024

    This is so shocking. Vann was a great guy. When my son, his cousin Ronald passed he was the first one at my house going Auntie what can I do? I want my cousin to go home lovely. I will miss you and our phone condos but I know you are already chopping it up with Ronald and together again you both are alright. Vanessa Scott and Jasmine Brown.

  • April 16, 2024

    I can remember the first day that I met with you. Ericka was my best friend and we came up to Boston for a visit. We had so much fun. I will never forget that day πŸ’•

  • April 16, 2024

    Xavier Walter Junious Pixley, your middle son has your name. May you rest easy and we are both grateful for the time we connected this past year πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ

  • April 16, 2024

    RIP My brother πŸ™ 😒 πŸ’” you will be truly miss I love you with all my ❀️ πŸ’™ Aka yellow belly Nay your Sis

  • April 16, 2024

    Rest in Peace Baby your no always ment yes to me I will miss your smile and your laughter Rest in Peace I will miss you. Miss Paris