Martin
Martin Oscar Shuwall
Martin Oscar Shuwall
87, formerly of Wellington, FL, died Sunday January 10, 2021 in New Jersey after a long struggle with dementia. Born June 8, 1933 in Philadelphia to Ida (nee Redmond) and Mitchell Shuwall, Marty grew up in West Philadelphia. He recalled great times as a young child growing up across the street from Cobbs Creek Park, sledding, exploring the woods, and horseback riding. He also spoke happily of playing tennis, as well as "box ball", "step ball" and "stick ball" by the steps in front of their house.
After losing his father at an early age, young Marty worked in a variety of jobs to help the family. Paper delivery, door to door magazine salesman, shoveling snow, soda fountain jerk, factory worker, movie usher/barker, and Good Humor Ice cream man – Marty was never afraid of hard work. In 1952, at the age of 19, Marty met the love of his life, Glenda (nee Bress) and within the year they would marry. The Korean war was going on and, in 1953, Marty enlisted in the Air Force. In his memoirs, Marty fondly recalled many adventures he and Glenda shared while they lived in Fairbanks during his years of military service.
Honorably discharged in 1957, Marty returned to Virginia where he and his brother David acquired and ran George Friend's bookstore, which was famous for its new and used books and unique selection of magazines. In 1961, Marty and his brother purchased one of the first Budget Rent A Car franchises in the country and Marty moved to Philadelphia to launch this new endeavor. Later joined by his brother David, they ran and grew the company for the next 20 years. In 1967, Marty and Glenda moved to Lafayette Hill, Pa. Over the next many years, they raised three children and also spent many hours enjoying good times with neighbors. Marty especially enjoyed his weekly chess matches at the house as well as playing tennis and walking in the Wissahickon Park.
Marty "retired" in 1982 to embark on a life of boating, fishing, travel and adventure with Glenda which they greatly enjoyed for the next 13 years. Sadly, Glenda passed in 1995.
Several years after his loss, Marty was fortunate to find a second partner – enjoying over 10 rejuvenating years of travel, honing his photography skills, fine dining, great cooking and laughter with Thelma Weinberg of Wellington, Florida and Montauk, NY. Marty is survived by his three children Mitchell (Tina Walch), Julie Sinatra (Tom) and Pamela Steinberg (Phil), 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graveside memorial service at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer, Pa, will be announced at a later date. At the family's request, donations in Martin Shuwall's name may be made to The American Brain Foundation or Friends of the Wissahickon. www.levinefuneral.com
87, formerly of Wellington, FL, died Sunday January 10, 2021 in New Jersey after a long struggle with dementia. Born June 8, 1933 in Philadelphia to Ida (nee Redmond) and Mitchell Shuwall, Marty grew up in West Philadelphia. He recalled great times as a young child growing up across the street from Cobbs Creek Park, sledding, exploring the woods, and horseback riding. He also spoke happily of playing tennis, as well as "box ball", "step ball" and "stick ball" by the steps in front of their house.
After losing his father at an early age, young Marty worked in a variety of jobs to help the family. Paper delivery, door to door magazine salesman, shoveling snow, soda fountain jerk, factory worker, movie usher/barker, and Good Humor Ice cream man – Marty was never afraid of hard work. In 1952, at the age of 19, Marty met the love of his life, Glenda (nee Bress) and within the year they would marry. The Korean war was going on and, in 1953, Marty enlisted in the Air Force. In his memoirs, Marty fondly recalled many adventures he and Glenda shared while they lived in Fairbanks during his years of military service.
Honorably discharged in 1957, Marty returned to Virginia where he and his brother David acquired and ran George Friend's bookstore, which was famous for its new and used books and unique selection of magazines. In 1961, Marty and his brother purchased one of the first Budget Rent A Car franchises in the country and Marty moved to Philadelphia to launch this new endeavor. Later joined by his brother David, they ran and grew the company for the next 20 years. In 1967, Marty and Glenda moved to Lafayette Hill, Pa. Over the next many years, they raised three children and also spent many hours enjoying good times with neighbors. Marty especially enjoyed his weekly chess matches at the house as well as playing tennis and walking in the Wissahickon Park.
Marty "retired" in 1982 to embark on a life of boating, fishing, travel and adventure with Glenda which they greatly enjoyed for the next 13 years. Sadly, Glenda passed in 1995.
Several years after his loss, Marty was fortunate to find a second partner – enjoying over 10 rejuvenating years of travel, honing his photography skills, fine dining, great cooking and laughter with Thelma Weinberg of Wellington, Florida and Montauk, NY. Marty is survived by his three children Mitchell (Tina Walch), Julie Sinatra (Tom) and Pamela Steinberg (Phil), 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graveside memorial service at Haym Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer, Pa, will be announced at a later date. At the family's request, donations in Martin Shuwall's name may be made to The American Brain Foundation or Friends of the Wissahickon. www.levinefuneral.com
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