William R. Martin 12/13/1943 ~ 7/24/2011
William (Bill) R. Martin passed away on July 24, 2011. Born December 13, 1943 to Robert and Dorothy Martin in Brooklyn, New York. Bill attended St. Johns University in Brooklyn. He moved from New York to Salt Lake City to marry his sweetheart, Margarita Visbal. Bill worked for Kennecott Corporation in New York and Salt Lake City for 17 years and later on he owned a janitorial cleaning business in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and New York Jets and attending all of his friends' children's sporting events. He loved to cook and was famous for his corned beef and cabbage at church where he spent many days and hours cooking for different events. He is survived by his wife Margarita; children, Denise (Mike) Pergola and Glenn Martin; grandchildren, Jack, Henry and William Pergola; special niece, Jessica Visbal, special Aunt Betty Gianquinto; cousin, Bill Williams and other cousins. Preceded in death by his parents and son, Kenneth Martin. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road (7900 S.) with a visitation the night before, July 29, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 with a prayer service from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. The family would like to thank all the staff of the Huntsman Cancer Specialty Center, Dr. Akerley, Julie Smit, Terry Van Duren and all the nurses and aides that so kindly took care of him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 or online at https://www.huntsmancancerfoundation.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=235 Online condolences may be shared at www.cannonmortuary.com