American Cancer Society
A gift in Marty's memory can support cancer research, patient services, advocacy and families affected by cancer.
A life worth remembering
Celebrating Marty Ippolito
Please join us as we remember and celebrate Marty's life, share the stories that made him who he was, and bring together the people whose lives became part of his story.
Please join us
Celebration of Life
ThursdayOctober 8, 20266:00–9:00 PM
The President's Lounge at Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11367
Parking
For parking, enter through Gate 3 at Reeves Avenue & 153rd Street. Parking passes will be available from the guard at the gate, and you will be directed where to park.
Why Queens College
Queens was an important part of Marty's life and his story. He lived with his family in College Point during his earliest years as a father, later made his home in Flushing, and eventually shared his life there with his beloved wife, Margaret.
One of the accomplishments Marty was proudest of was returning to college in the 1970s and earning his degree from Queens College. For all of those reasons, it feels especially meaningful to bring together the people who knew and loved him there.
Marty wanted this to be more than a somber goodbye. We'll gather surrounded by photographs and memories from throughout his life, with some of his favorite classic rock playing in the background, light snacks and refreshments, and most importantly, the people whose lives became part of his story.
Share a Marty Memory
Everyone knew a different Marty.
Maybe it's something funny he did, something he said, a moment of kindness, or a story from work, school, the neighborhood or family. Maybe it's simply something about Marty that has stayed with you over the years.
The memories shared here will also become part of a special display during the Celebration of Life, giving all of us a chance to read, remember and discover stories from the many different chapters of Marty's life.
In Marty's memory
In Lieu of Flowers
For those wishing to honor Marty in another way, we ask that in lieu of flowers you consider making a donation in his memory to either of these organizations.
Donate in Marty's Memory
Shatterproof
Shatterproof has a particularly meaningful connection to Marty's life and the work he devoted himself to for many years. As a social worker and later an Administrative Director of a methadone treatment clinic, Marty worked directly with people struggling with addiction and their families. Supporting better addiction treatment, reducing stigma and helping affected families is a meaningful way to honor that part of his life's work.
Help us reach the people who knew him
Please help us spread the word.
There are people from many different chapters of Marty's life whom we may have no way of reaching ourselves. If you know a friend, former coworker, neighbor, classmate, colleague or family member who knew Marty, please share this site with them so they have the opportunity to join us.
We hope to see you on October 8 as we come together to remember, share stories and celebrate the life of Marty Ippolito.