For some time I have had various and sundry blogs strewn about the world wide web. I have been consolidating the various entries to post into my new blog called, Therese Padilla, a girl and her blog.
Without reservation, I decided to open the blog with a tribute to a great man who also offered advice, legal review and moral support to the AIPMM since its inception. Martin Drazen passed away yesterday after a long illness. Marty, the father of AIPMM co-founder Laurel Drazen, was a brilliant attorney and always gave me encouragement and advice. Marty was also incredibly witty and made me laugh every time I spoke with him. I've missed Marty for some time since moving from Florida; but have kept in contact through family connections.
Marty, I wish you the best into the next transition (whatever that may be) and I thank you for your brilliance, which has illuminated my world.
Obituary:
DRAZEN, Martin. 85, formerly of Armonk, NY, passed away after a long illness in Jupiter, FL on March 4, 2004. A graduate of New York University, with a Bachelors degree, a Doctor of Laws and a Master of Laws in Taxation, former partner of McCarthy, Fingar, Donovan, Drazen & Smith in White Plains, Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association, and its former chairman and founder of the Section on Taxation, and former President of the White Plains Bar Association. Founder and Board Member of the Life Long Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter.
Son of the late Samuel and Sayna Drazen, he is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 61 years, Margaret (Paul) Drazen, his devoted daughters and son-in-law, Laurel Drazen and Karen and Martin Berger, his adoring granddaughters, Staci Barber, Sueann McCarthy and Ryan Krobath, his two grandsons-in-law, John and Peter, and three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Matthew and Eric. He is also survived by three step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
A great man and a brilliant lawyer, he deeply cherished his family. All will sorely miss his wise, kind and gentle nature. We love you “GG” Marty.
Funeral service at 1:30p.m. on Sunday March 7, 2004 at Temple Beth Am, 2250 Central Blvd., Jupiter. In lieu of flowers, his family would be grateful for contributions in his memory to CARE LINK c/o Dr. Rosenberg, 412 Center St., Jupiter, FL 33458.